SuburbCheck

Upwey

VIC 3158 · Yarra Ranges

6,818 (2021) → 6,831 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

80
Overall score

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

6,818
Population
$889K
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
94
Transport score

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.

33.7 km
To Melbourne CBD
24.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
280 m
To nearest station

Demographics

6,818
Population
41
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,171
vs NSW median+17.4%
Bachelor degree or higher43.9%
Born in Australia80.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,374 / 24 / 9

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

$889K+0.8%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
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

100
Residential

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

11
Break & enter dwelling161/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
15
Motor vehicle theft220/100k
6
Domestic assault88/100k
2
Robbery29/100k
7
Non-domestic assault103/100k

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: 168 (all categories, latest year)2,464 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

83

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

78
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Upwey Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
  • Upwey South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1076
  • Upwey High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1046

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Tecoma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1079
  • Upper Ferntree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1037
  • St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1070
  • Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1082
  • Ferny Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1099
  • Mater Christi CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1087
  • Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1121
  • St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1044
  • St John the Baptist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1086
  • Belgrave South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1061
  • Mountain District Community CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4kmICSEA 983
  • Kallista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1117

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

94
1Metro
32Bus
CBD commute (est.)75 min (metro)
Nearest train stationUpwey Railway (280 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
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.

31 in suburbSupermarkets
1512 in suburbCafes/Rest.
85 in suburbParks
1511 in suburbPlaygrounds
6025 in suburbPools
157 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
143 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
82 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
7223 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalAngliss Hospital (1.5 km)
Nearest vet1.9 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (50.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

55

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

15
Gyms
8
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
72
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

44

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

8
Parks
10
Nature reserves
29
Bike paths
6
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
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

70

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

3
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
11
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
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

28

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.29

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

50

Some choices available

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

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.73

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.05%
Projected population 20417,911
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Yarra Ranges

Tecoma$823K96transportBelgrave Heights$850K57transportBelgrave$715K95transportTremontData not available56transportFerny Creek$948K51transportSherbrookeData not available50transport

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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 1071 (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.

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.