Upwey - Tecoma
Statistical Area - sa2

Upwey - Tecoma has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Upwey - Tecoma's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 9,857. This figure represents an increase of 80 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,777. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,862 in June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 1,108 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Upwey - Tecoma's growth rate of 0.8% since the census places it within 2.5 percentage points of its SA3 area (3.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 56.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting them using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project a decline of 256 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to increase by 347 people.

The level of residential development activity in Upwey - Tecoma is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Upwey-Tecoma has averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totalling 52 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25 and 1 recorded so far in FY-26. The area has experienced population decline, maintaining adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $575,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

This financial year, $697,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Upwey-Tecoma shows significantly reduced construction activity, at 73.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. This is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New building activity comprises 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 1403 people per dwelling approval, Upwey-Tecoma reflects a highly mature market.

Given the expected stable or declining population, Upwey-Tecoma should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers.

Upwey - Tecoma has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Two projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Angliss Hospital Expansion, Monash Freeway Upgrade Stage 2, Six Senses Resort And Spa At Burnham Beeches, and Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program. The following list details those most likely to be relevant:.

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The labour market in Upwey - Tecoma shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Upwey-Tecoma has a well-educated workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.7% as of June 2025. Employment growth in the area was estimated at 1.0% over the past year.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%, with a workforce participation rate of 70.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training has notable concentration with levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Finance & insurance is under-represented, with only 2.5% of Upwey-Tecoma's workforce compared to Greater Melbourne's 4.9%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.0% while labour force grew by 0.7%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced higher employment growth of 3.5%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts for Upwey-Tecoma suggest local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Upwey - Tecoma had a median income among taxpayers of $54,381 with an average level of $68,804. These figures are above the national averages of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,879 (median) and $75,760 (average) as of March 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Upwey - Tecoma cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 36.0% of the population (3,548 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.8% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Upwey - Tecoma is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Upwey - Tecoma, as per the latest Census, 97.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Melbourne metro's 93.8% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Upwey - Tecoma stood at 34.6%, similar to Melbourne metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.5% and rented ones at 11.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, aligning with the Melbourne metro average, while the median weekly rent was $375, slightly lower than Melbourne metro's $380. Nationally, Upwey - Tecoma's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, but rents were comparable at $375.

Upwey - Tecoma features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 78.8 percent of all households, including 39.4 percent that are couples with children, 27.1 percent that are couples without children, and 11.7 percent that are single-parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.2 percent, with lone person households making up 19.3 percent and group households comprising 2.0 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

Upwey - Tecoma shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Upwey-Tecoma's educational profile exceeds the regional average. University qualification rates stand at 32.9% among residents aged 15+, compared to the SA3 area average of 23.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%).

Vocational credentials are held by 36.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 23.5%. Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 4.7% in tertiary education. Upwey-Tecoma's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,629 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1075. Education provision is balanced with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Upwey-Tecoma has 55 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 9 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,133 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average being located 267 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 304 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

Upwey - Tecoma's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows positive outcomes for Upwey - Tecoma residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 54% (~5,293 people) have private health cover, which is relatively high. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.8 and 9.0% of residents respectively. About 68.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.9% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 17.1% (1,687 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 19.4% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Upwey - Tecoma ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Upwey-Tecoma showed below average cultural diversity with 82.5% Australian-born population, 92.3% citizens, and 93.7% English speakers at home as of the 2016 Census. Christianity was the predominant religion at 31.4%. Judaism's representation was higher than Greater Melbourne's average (0.2% vs 0.1%).

Top ancestry groups were English (31.0%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (10.1%). Notable differences included overrepresentation of Dutch (2.9% vs regional 3.2%), Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%), and Polish (1.0% vs 0.7%) residents.

Upwey - Tecoma's median age exceeds the national pattern

Upwey-Tecoma's median age is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Locally, the 55-64 age group comprises 13.9%, notably higher than Greater Melbourne's average, while the 25-34 cohort represents 9.2%, lower than the regional average. Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 3.4% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort decreased from 11.2% to 9.2%. By 2041, Upwey-Tecoma's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 60%, adding 303 residents to total 812. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to contribute to 99% of the population growth, while declines are forecast for the 65-74 and 25-34 age groups.