Tecoma vs Upwey
The verdict
Tecoma is more affordable, with a median house price of $838K versus $889K in Upwey. Upwey is closer to the coast (24.3 km vs 25.4 km).
Scores
TecomaUpwey
| Tecoma | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 80 |
| Transport | 96 | 94 |
| Education | 67 | 68 |
| Liveability | 75 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tecoma | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,064 | 6,818 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,022 | $2,171 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 43.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.2% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Tecoma Moderate Growth · Upwey Moderate Growth
Property
| Tecoma | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $838K | $889K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | 0.8% |
| 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
| Tecoma | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 97 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 194 | 220 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 242 | 88 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,326 | 2,464 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tecoma | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | 1,080 |
Transport
| Tecoma | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 390 m | 280 m |
Liveability
| Tecoma | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 12 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 25 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.4 km | 24.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.9 km | 33.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Tecoma | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,064 | 6,818 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,068 | 6,831 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,395 | 7,911 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.05% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Tecoma or Upwey?
Tecoma and Upwey have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Tecoma or Upwey?
Tecoma is more affordable, with a median house price of $838K versus $889K.
Which has better schools, Tecoma or Upwey?
Tecoma and Upwey have similar average school ICSEA scores (1080 and 1080).
Which has better public transport, Tecoma or Upwey?
Tecoma has the higher transport score (Tecoma 96/100 vs Upwey 94/100).
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