Tarneit at a glance
Median house
$665,000
Median unit
$480,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
56.4k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Tarneit.
The postcode for Tarneit is 3029 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Tarneit is $665,000.
Tarneit (3029) sits in the Melton region of Victoria. The median house here is $665,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Tarneit has roughly 56,370 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tarneit scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarneit's population at 56,370, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
56,370
Median age
30
Family households
86%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $665,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $480,000, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $133,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Tarneit on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$665,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $480,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$371/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$665,000
$480,000
56,370
Median age: 30
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.90% (median rent $371/wk against a $665,000 price tag). Units yield 4.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.90%
Based on $665,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.12%
Based on $480,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3,419
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tarneit.
Local schools for Tarneit
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Government School Catchment
Wimba Primary School
Nearnung Primary School
Tarneit Senior College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tarneit.
- What is the median house price in Tarneit?
- The median house price in Tarneit, VIC 3029 is $665,000. The median unit price is $480,000.
- What is the Tarneit postcode?
- Tarneit is in the 3029 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melton region.
- Where is Tarneit?
- Tarneit is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3029. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melton region.
- What is the average rent in Tarneit?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $371, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Tarneit?
- There are 20 schools serving Tarneit on this page, including Wimba Primary School, Nearnung Primary School, St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Tarneit?
- Tarneit has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tarneit?
- Tarneit is close to Mount Cottrell, Truganina, Ravenhall, Hoppers Crossing, Fieldstone.
- What is the population of Tarneit?
- The population of Tarneit is approximately 56,370 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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