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 | 1,079 | 1,071 |
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 has a higher average school ICSEA (Tecoma 1079 vs Upwey 1071; national average 1000).
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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