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Trawalla VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Trawalla, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Trawalla VIC is 140 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Trawalla is $862 per week ($44,824 per year). Median rent in Trawalla is $150 per week ($650 per month). Trawalla has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Trawalla has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Trawalla is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trawalla is $1,391.

There were 16 recorded offences in Trawalla in 2025-25, a rate of 114 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (8 offences).

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Trawalla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Trawalla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$862/wk

$44,824 per year

#2603 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,391/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Trawalla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (71) Female 49.6% (70)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

140 people · 73.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Trawalla Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Trawalla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.9% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.1% 25 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Trawalla Country of Birth

Australia

93.9%

England

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Trawalla Religion

No Religion

58.5%

Anglican

16.2%

Catholic

8.5%

Not stated

7.0%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Trawalla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Trawalla Employment

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Employed full-time

42.7% 47 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 24 people

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Not in labour force

35.5% 39 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Trawalla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.4%

Bachelor Degree

29.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Trawalla Occupation

Professionals

32.1%

Managers

26.4%

Clerical & Administrative

18.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.2%

Labourers

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Trawalla Field of Study

Management & Commerce

32.5%

Agriculture & Environment

17.5%

Health

15.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.0%

Engineering

10.0%

Education

7.5%

Society & Culture

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Trawalla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Trawalla Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

7.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Trawalla Marital Status

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Married

49.6% 60

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Separated

4.1% 5

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Divorced

15.7% 19

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Never married

30.6% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Trawalla Ancestry

English

38.5%

Australian

29.5%

Irish

14.1%

Scottish

11.5%

German

4.5%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Trawalla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.4%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Pre-school

14.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Vocational Education

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Trawalla Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.6% 17

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No need for assistance

93.4% 240

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Trawalla Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.0% 24

—

Not a volunteer

78.0% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Trawalla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

23.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

35.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Trawalla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.1%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Car (passenger)

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Trawalla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.4%

2 vehicles

24.1%

3 vehicles

38.9%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Trawalla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

24.5%

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

18.9%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Trawalla Population Mobility

9.0%

moved in the last year

31.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Trawalla Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

274

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Trawalla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Trawalla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Trawalla Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.3%

Couple — children under 15

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Trawalla Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 6

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Never served

95.0% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Trawalla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 16

—

Did not provide

86.0% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Trawalla Children Ever Born

No children

48.9%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

12.8%

4 children

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Trawalla When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Trawalla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

33.1%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Trawalla Household Size

1 person

27.6%

2 persons

46.6%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

6.9%

5 persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Trawalla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

121

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Trawalla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Trawalla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 16 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Break & Enter

Fraud

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Trawalla Schools

schools nearby

government

1024

avg ICSEA score

total students

Trawalla Primary School Government

Primary · 1-6 · 8 students

1024

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Trawalla Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,666/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Trawalla

Your weekly income

≈ $7,219/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,516/wk

Rent share 9.0%

Trawalla vs State & National Average

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Pop: 70 Income: $860/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 70 Income: $916/wk Rent: $323/wk

Costerfield

Pop: 70 Income: $492/wk Rent: $50/wk

Dunrobin

Pop: 70 Income: $737/wk

Lake Rowan

Pop: 70 Income: $624/wk

Meringur

Pop: 70 Income: $525/wk Rent: $50/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trawalla

What is the population of Trawalla VIC?

The population of Trawalla VIC is 140 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Trawalla is ranked #7,954 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Trawalla?

The median personal income in Trawalla VIC is $862 per week, or $44,824 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Trawalla is ranked #2,603 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Trawalla?

Median rent in Trawalla VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Trawalla ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Trawalla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trawalla VIC is $1,391. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Trawalla?

The median age in Trawalla VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Trawalla a good suburb to live in?

Trawalla is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 140.The median income is $862/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22573. All dollar figures in AUD.