Who we are: Socio-Demographics

With a population of over 75,000 the vibrant and highly productive Latrobe Valley is located at the gateway to Gippsland in south-east Victoria. Latrobe City, Victoria’s fourth largest regional city is centrally located in eastern Victoria, approximately 135 kilometres (85 miles) east of Melbourne or around 70 minutes along the dual carriageway on the Princes Freeway.

The City has four major centres located at Churchill, Moe, Morwell, Traralgon, as well as a number of smaller outlying townships of Boolarra, Callignee, Driffield, Glengarry, Newborough, Toongabbie, Traralgon South, Tyers, Yallourn North and Yinnar. Latrobe City encompasses an area of some 1,422 square kilometres.

The Latrobe City Community Profile

The Latrobe City Community Profile enables you to analyse the population characteristics of your community, understand how they have changed over time and how they compare to other areas. The profile presents data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing in 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 for the local government area, and for smaller areas within it. This data is presented in easy to use tables, charts and commentary covering a wide range of Census questions. The profile answers the majority of frequently asked socio-demographic questions and assists Council, the general public, students, community groups, organisations, business and investors to become more informed about the community.

Latrobe City Population Forecasts

Forecast id outlines the drivers of population change for Latrobe City and forecasts how population, age structure and household types will change over the period 2006 to 2031. This data is presented in easy to use tables, charts and commentary and is designed to inform community groups, Council, investors, business, students and the general public.

Latrobe Community Atlas

Latrobe Community Atlas presents key socio-demographic characteristics for the area as interactive maps. Based on data from the 2006 Census of Population and Housing (Australian Bureau of Statistics), each map is prepared using Census Collector Districts providing the finest level of detail to help identify spatial patterns and trends in the area.

Latrobe City Economic Profile

Economic id provides investors with useful information about Latrobe City's economy. Find out how our economy is performing, who are our residents, who is in the labour force, size and location of our employers and how our economy is structured.

Other Statistics

Interesting information out of the 2006 Census of Population and Housing may be found at the Australian Bureau of statistics website.

The Latrobe City Statistical Profile (December 2008) contains observations and statistics in relation to community safety, education, employment, ethnicity, health, indigenous profile, population, property and water. Find out more.

For more information, please contact Corporate Strategy on (03) 5128 5347 or email: latrobe@latrobe.vic.gov.au