Upwey
VIC 3158 · Yarra Ranges
6,818 (2021) → 6,831 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Upwey is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3158, about 34km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $889K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 24km inland. Upwey 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3158 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.19%), New Zealand (1.48%), Netherlands (0.87%), Germany (0.76%), South Africa (0.59%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.51%), Italian (0.41%), Russian (0.4%), German (0.38%), Spanish (0.38%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
- Upwey Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1114
- Upwey South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1078
- Upwey High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1048
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tecoma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1080
- Upper Ferntree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
- Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1078
- St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1089
- Ferny Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1111
- Mater Christi CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1093
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1052
- Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1109
- St John the Baptist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1075
- Belgrave South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1065
- The Avenue SchoolSecondary · Independent · 4kmICSEA 999
- Heritage College KnoxCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1059
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Upwey
Is Upwey safe?
Upwey 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 2,464 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Upwey?
In Upwey, the .
How far is Upwey from Melbourne CBD?
Upwey is about 33.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Upwey?
Upwey has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Upwey?
Upwey has a transport score of 94/100 and 32 bus stops.