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Victoria · Postcode 3844
Traralgon South postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 148 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Traralgon South at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Traralgon South ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Traralgon South vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Traralgon South | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,369 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Traralgon South is a locality 148 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3844. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Latrobe (Vic.).
According to the 2021 Census, Traralgon South has a population of 553 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,369, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 10 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Traralgon South includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 170 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Traralgon South scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Traralgon South is served by Traralgon South Primary School.
Traralgon South is part of the Wellington statistical area in Victoria.
Traralgon South details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3844 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 553 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,369/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $740/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 17.5 km² |
| Population Density | 32/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 170 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.2986311 |
| Longitude | 146.5368986 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 148 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
| State Electorate | Morwell (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 113 (20.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 92 (16.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 115 (20.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 158 (28.6%) |
| 65+ years | 73 (13.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 47 (8.5%) |
| Arthritis | 44 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (2.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 10 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 21 (12.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 73 (43.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 73 (43.7%) |
Schools in Traralgon South
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Traralgon South. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Traralgon South
Same Postcode (3844)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.