Upwey - Tecoma, VIC 3508
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $375/wk Median
- 10.8% Renters
Upwey - Tecoma Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.8k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $375
- To the CBD
- 34km
- Walkability
- 6.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Upwey - Tecoma Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Upwey - Tecoma is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 9,777 residents, a smaller but steady 10.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $375 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Upwey - Tecoma
Upwey - Tecoma Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Upwey - Tecoma Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Upwey - Tecoma
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Upwey - Tecoma
Real questions renters ask before moving to Upwey - Tecoma.
Is Upwey - Tecoma family-friendly for renters?
Upwey - Tecoma has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $375/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Upwey - Tecoma walkable?
Upwey - Tecoma carries a walkability score of 6.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
What's the community like in Upwey - Tecoma?
Locals describe Upwey - Tecoma as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 9,777, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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