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Tarneit

VIC 3029 · Wyndham

56,370 (2021) → 57,655 est. (2025) · High Growth

80
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

56,370
Population
$650K
Median house (2024)
62
Safety score
89
Transport score

Tarneit is a high growth suburb in Wyndham, VIC 3029, about 26km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $650K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 19 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is about 13km inland. Tarneit has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.

26.3 km
To Melbourne CBD
13.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.7 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

56,370
Population
30
Median age
3.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,103
vs NSW median+13.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$52,004/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -13%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3029 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher53.6%
Born in Australia37.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse13,914 / 41 / 1,571

Top countries of birth: India (28.79%), New Zealand (3.63%), Philippines (3.39%), Pakistan (2.54%), Bangladesh (1.37%)

Top languages: Punjabi (15.86%), Hindi (6.34%), Urdu (5.14%), Gujarati (4.58%), Arabic (2.37%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$650K-0.5%
Median house (2024)
$443K+5.8%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

62
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

245
Break & enter dwelling435/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
246
Motor vehicle theft436/100k
219
Domestic assault389/100k
28
Robbery50/100k
141
Non-domestic assault250/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 3,226 (all categories, latest year)5,723 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

78

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

70
Within 10km19 in suburb
11
Govt (suburb)
5
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1034 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Good News Lutheran CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1116
  • St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1104
  • Islamic College of MelbourneCombined · IndependentICSEA 1083
  • St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1068
  • Karwan Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
  • Thomas Carr CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1061
  • Barayip Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
  • Wimba Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1053
  • St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1053
  • Tarneit Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
  • Davis Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
  • Nearnung Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
  • Brinbeal Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1039
  • Tarneit P-9 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1026
  • Tarneit Senior CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1005
  • Baden Powell P-9 College-Tarneit CampusCombined · Government
  • Warringa Park School - Polly Parade CampusCombined · Government
  • St Mary's College for the Deaf - Tarneit CampusCombined · Catholic
  • Al-Taqwa College - Olive Branch AnnexeCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Warringa Park School-Bethany Road CampusCombined · Government · 2.5km
  • The Grange P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 973
  • St James the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1037
  • Baden Powell P-9 CollegeCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1006
  • Cambridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1036
  • Bemin Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1015
  • Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.5kmICSEA 1044
  • Westgrove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 976
  • Truganina P-9 CollegeCombined · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1039
  • Hoppers Crossing Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 975
  • St Peter Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 976
  • Mossfiel Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 951

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

89
1Train
152Bus
CBD commute (est.)61 min (train)
Peak train frequency28/hr
Nearest train stationTarneit Railway (2.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.9% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
12.9%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
12.8%
Retail Trade
10.1%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
7.6%
Construction
7.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

88 in suburbSupermarkets
77 in suburbCafes/Rest.
163163 in suburbParks
2525 in suburbPlaygrounds
1717 in suburbPools
54 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
85 in suburbGPs
75 in suburbPharmacies
85 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
6565 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (74/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWerribee Mercy Hospital (6.4 km)
Nearest vet6.2 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (24.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

4

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

5
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
65
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

26

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

163
Parks
0
Nature reserves
5
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.04

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

25
Long Day Care
10
Preschool / Kinder
15
OSHC
4
Family Day Care
Total services50
Exceeding NQS or above5 of 42 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.89

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
120
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

4
Christian4 in suburb
1
Muslim3 in suburb
1
Buddhist1 in suburb
4
Hindu3 in suburb
1
Sikh1 in suburb
Total within 3km11
In this suburb12

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.57%
Projected population 2041101,795
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wyndham

Hoppers Crossing$596K95transportWyndham Vale$590K57transportWerribee$587K92transportWilliams Landing$835K96transportManor Lakes$618K87transportLaverton$576K96transport

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Frequently asked questions about Tarneit

Is Tarneit safe?

Tarneit has a residential safety score of 62/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,723 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Tarneit?

In Tarneit, the .

How far is Tarneit from Melbourne CBD?

Tarneit is about 26.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 61 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Tarneit?

Tarneit has 19 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1058 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Tarneit?

Tarneit has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 152 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.