Tecoma
VIC 3160 · Yarra Ranges
2,064 (2021) → 2,068 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tecoma is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3160, about 35km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $838K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 25km inland. Tecoma has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.86%), New Zealand (1.45%), Germany (1.36%), USA (0.68%), South Africa (0.63%)
Top languages: German (0.68%), Italian (0.53%), Hindi (0.44%), Greek (0.39%), French (0.34%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tecoma Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1079
Nearby (within 10km)
- Upwey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1046
- St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1070
- Upwey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1092
- Mater Christi CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1087
- Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1082
- Upwey South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1076
- Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1121
- Ferny Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1099
- Upper Ferntree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1037
- Belgrave South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1061
- Kallista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1117
- Sherbrooke Community SchoolCombined · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1014
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tecoma
Is Tecoma safe?
Tecoma has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,326 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tecoma?
In Tecoma, the .
How far is Tecoma from Melbourne CBD?
Tecoma is about 34.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tecoma?
Tecoma has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1079 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tecoma?
Tecoma has a transport score of 96/100 and 18 bus stops.