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Location Profile
Truganina
A suburb 22 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD that has grown from 9,100 residents to over 43,000 in just fourteen years. One of Victoria's fastest-growing and most employment-rich suburban locations.
Young families and working professionals form the core tenant demographic in Truganina.
43,259
Estimated population (2025)
53,043
Forecast population (2040)
75%
Population growth 2016-2021
Population Growth
Truganina has expanded from approximately 9,100 residents in 2011 to an estimated 43,259 in 2025. The City of Wyndham projects the suburb will approach 53,043 residents by 2040. Between 2016 and 2021 alone, the population grew by 75 percent, a rate rarely matched across metropolitan Melbourne.
| Period | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9,138 | Base |
| 2016 | 20,681 | +126% |
| 2021 Census | 36,305 | +75% |
| 2025 (estimated) | 43,259 | +19% |
| 2040 (forecast) | 53,043 | Projected |
This growth is economically motivated. Households are choosing Truganina because it represents a rational combination of employment access, established services and housing affordability relative to inner and middle Melbourne. Interstate migration contributes approximately 76 percent of the growth increment, reflecting families and workers relocating in search of accessible housing near western employment.
Demographic Profile
Truganina's demographic structure is decisively young, workforce-heavy and family-forming. The median age of 30 is eight years younger than the Victorian median of 38. The 25 to 39 age group represents 36.6 percent of residents, the prime renting, working and family-forming cohort.
Median Age
30 (vs 38 Victoria)
Aged 25-39
36.6% (vs 22.5% Victoria)
Bachelor Degree or Above
39.4% (vs 29.2% Victoria)
Labour Force Participation
67.6% (vs 62.4% Victoria)
Family Households
85.6% (vs 70.1% Victoria)
Average Household Size
3.4 people (vs 2.5 Victoria)
Couple families with children account for 66 percent of family households versus 45.5 percent statewide, making Truganina one of the most family-concentrated growth suburbs in metropolitan Melbourne. This directly supports demand for four-bedroom homes that accommodate working parents and multiple children.
Household Income
Truganina is a high-income, workforce-rich suburb. Its household income profile sits meaningfully above the Victorian median, reflecting a working, family-oriented and dual-income community.
Median Household Income
$2,126/week +21% above Victoria
Households Earning $3,000+/week
25.9%
A striking 93.1 percent of households earn above $650 per week, compared with 83.6 percent across Victoria. Approximately 65 percent of renters pay 30 percent or less of their income on rent, indicating the tenant base is not financially stretched and has capacity for quality accommodation at appropriate market rates.
Existing Rental Market
Rental Households
3,041
30.9% of all dwellings
Median House Rent
$525-$530/wk
3-4 bedroom (2026)
Separate Houses
90.7%
Of all dwelling stock
With 62.4 percent of all dwellings being four-bedroom homes and only 0.2 percent being one-bedroom units, there is depth of demand across the rental market. The suburb's young, working population and proximity to major employment creates consistent tenant demand for well-presented family homes.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (Truganina SAL22582), CoreLogic and HtAG Analytics market data to April 2026, City of Wyndham profile.id population estimates. This page is for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, legal or investment advice. All figures are indicative and should be independently verified.