Traralgon

The community is slightly older than the national typical age of 38, with 19.9% of residents aged 65 or over. Families with children are common, as 18.5% of the population are under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area has a strong traditional heritage, with 40.2% of people claiming English ancestry and 39.0% Australian. This is reflected in the fact that only 13.0% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

English is the primary language for 86.7% of the community. While 7.3% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state average of 27.6%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.8%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The local workforce is largely trade-qualified, with 37.6% holding a Certificate III or IV. This helps explain why the 16.4% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,484, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, 10.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 11.2% of residents.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here; 27.5% of people care for children without pay, which is slightly above the national average of 26.3%.

There are 424 First Nations people living in the area. The community is quite young, with a typical age of 22, and the unemployment rate of 14.3% is well above the state figure of 9.6%.

Living arrangements vary widely, with 31.3% of people living alone and a high rate of one-parent families at 17.6%, both of which are well above national figures.

Most people live in separate houses (85.5%), and 80.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This is consistent with the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,300, which is well below the Victorian average of $1,859.

Cars are essential for most, as 66.5% of people drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport. Despite this, 92.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The town has seen significant movement recently, with 39.1% of residents moving here in the last five years. This is about the same as the state average.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer, making up 18.5% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is somewhat walkable, and nearly everyone can reach a park within 15 minutes. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the state average.