Traralgon South, VIC 3844 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Traralgon South is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3844, home to 553 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wellington local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 154 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 553
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,369 /week
- Median personal income
- $740 /week
- Median family income
- $2,463 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Latrobe (Vic.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gippsland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Traralgon South Primary School
- Hazelwood North Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Chester Ct/Keith Morgan Dr
- Keith Morgan Dr/Cashmere Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.5% of the 199 resolvable premises in Traralgon South. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 98.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,380 across postcode 3844 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,367 property offences, 739 violent offences, 289 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traralgon South?
Traralgon South (VIC 3844) had 553 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Latrobe (Vic.) local government area.
What is the median rent in Traralgon South?
The median advertised rent in Traralgon South is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Traralgon South?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Traralgon South covering government sectors. Nearest include: Traralgon South Primary School (0.2 km), Hazelwood North Primary School (8.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Traralgon South?
Traralgon South is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Traralgon South?
Across postcode 3844, 4,380 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,367), violent (739), drug offences (289). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Traralgon South?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Traralgon South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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