Tecoma at a glance
Median house
$912,500
Median unit
$293,040
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
2,064
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Tecoma.
The postcode for Tecoma is 3160 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Tecoma is $912,500.
Tecoma (3160) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $912,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Tecoma has roughly 2,064 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tecoma scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tecoma's population at 2,064, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,064
Median age
42
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $912,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $293,040, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $183,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$912,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $293,040.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$376/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$348/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$912,500
$293,040
2,064
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.14% (median rent $376/wk against a $912,500 price tag). Units yield 6.18% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), 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 20262.14%
Based on $912,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.18%
Based on $293,040 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 202682%
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.
54
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.
76
10
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tecoma.
Local schools for Tecoma
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tecoma Primary School
Upwey High School
Upwey Primary School
© 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 Tecoma.
- What is the median house price in Tecoma?
- The median house price in Tecoma, VIC 3160 is $912,500. The median unit price is $293,040.
- What is the Tecoma postcode?
- Tecoma is in the 3160 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Tecoma?
- Tecoma is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3160. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tecoma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $376, for units it's $348.
- What schools are in Tecoma?
- There are 20 schools serving Tecoma on this page, including Tecoma Primary School, St Thomas More's School, Upwey High School.
- How walkable is Tecoma?
- Tecoma has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Tecoma?
- Tecoma is close to Upwey, Belgrave, Belgrave Heights, Sherbrooke, Selby.
- What is the population of Tecoma?
- The population of Tecoma is approximately 2,064 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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