Traralgon South · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Traralgon South

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A massive 100% of homes in Traralgon South are separate houses, creating a distinct gap compared to the 73% national figure. This is an area of large, privately owned properties where no one is currently renting.

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📍 Traralgon South, Urban Centre

Where Traralgon South sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 —
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 6 areas
  • $43–$64: 18 areas
  • $64–$86: 38 areas
  • $86–$107: 35 areas
  • $107–$129: 46 areas
  • $129–$150: 25 areas
  • $150–$171: 104 areas
  • $171–$193: 82 areas
  • $193–$214: 143 areas
  • $214–$236: 130 areas
  • $236–$257: 175 areas
  • $257–$279: 114 areas
  • $279–$300: 125 areas
  • $300–$321: 194 areas
  • $321–$343: 101 areas
  • $343–$364: 128 areas
  • $364–$386: 82 areas
  • $386–$407: 92 areas
  • $407–$429: 41 areas
  • $429–$450: 24 areas
  • $450–$471: 32 areas
  • $471–$493: 13 areas
  • $493–$514: 19 areas
  • $514–$536: 14 areas
  • $536–$557: 9 areas
  • $557–$579: 6 areas
  • $579–$600: 15 areas

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Traralgon South — higher than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Traralgon South$300
3844, VIC $277
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments have risen to $1,733, which is much higher than most similar areas. Weekly rents are also higher than most areas at $300, though this is well below the national figure of $375.

$300 —

Higher than 59% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +28.4%

Higher than 77% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $1,350
  • 2016: $1,349
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Traralgon South splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (38%) and $1,000–$1,799 (36%), with Under $1,000 at 21%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 38.6% of homes owned outright, well above the Victorian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen to 0.0%, which is far below both state and national levels.

0.0% ▼ -100.0%

Lower than 99% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 18.4%
  • 2016: 17.6%
  • 2021: 0.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.6% ▼ -13.6%

Lower than 53% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 44.7%
  • 2016: 50.4%
  • 2021: 38.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Traralgon South, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 60%; Owned outright is next at 40%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 98.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Every single dwelling in the area is a separate house, and over half have four bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.60
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 99.6%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

98.1% ▲ +23.8%

Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 79.3%
  • 2016: 80.0%
  • 2021: 98.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Traralgon South, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Traralgon South, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 3 bedrooms is next at 35%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Traralgon South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL221073/traralgon-south/topic/housing-dwellings