Tarneit vs Wyndham Vale
The verdict
Wyndham Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $580K versus $650K in Tarneit. Tarneit rates higher for transport (89 vs 57). Tarneit is closer to the coast (13.4 km vs 14.5 km).
Scores
| Tarneit | Wyndham Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 60 |
| Transport | 89 | 57 |
| Education | 73 | 60 |
| Liveability | 78 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tarneit | Wyndham Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,370 | 20,518 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,103 | $1,766 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.6% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 37.5% | 54.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3 |
Growth: Tarneit High Growth · Wyndham Vale High Growth
Property
| Tarneit | Wyndham Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $650K | $580K |
| Median unit price | $443K | $425K |
| House price YoY | -0.5% | 1.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Tarneit | Wyndham Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 435 | 565 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 436 | 263 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 389 | 458 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,723 | 4,971 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tarneit | Wyndham Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 19 | 4 |
| Government | 11 | 3 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Tarneit · Wyndham Vale
Transport
| Tarneit | Wyndham Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 57 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 152 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Tarneit | Wyndham Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 4 |
| Parks | 163 | 54 |
| Playgrounds | 25 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.4 km | 14.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.3 km | 31.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Tarneit | Wyndham Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 56,370 | 20,518 |
| Estimated 2025 | 57,655 | 32,456 |
| Projected 2041 | 101,795 | 37,052 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 12.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Tarneit or Wyndham Vale?
Tarneit has the higher residential safety score (Tarneit 62/100 vs Wyndham Vale 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Tarneit or Wyndham Vale?
Wyndham Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $580K versus $650K.
Which has better schools, Tarneit or Wyndham Vale?
Tarneit has a higher average school ICSEA (Tarneit 1058 vs Wyndham Vale 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Tarneit or Wyndham Vale?
Tarneit has the higher transport score (Tarneit 89/100 vs Wyndham Vale 57/100).
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