Upwey at a glance
Median house
$895,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
6,818
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Upwey.
The postcode for Upwey is 3158 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Upwey is $895,000.
Upwey (3158) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $895,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Upwey has roughly 6,818 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Upwey scores 4/100 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upwey's population at 6,818, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,818
Median age
41
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $895,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $179,000. 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
$895,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$895,000
$308,880
6,818
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.27% (median rent $390/wk against a $895,000 price tag). Units yield 6.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), 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 20262.27%
Based on $895,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.57%
Based on $308,880 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 202689%
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.
173
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.
4
20
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Upwey.
Local schools for Upwey
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Upwey Primary School
Upwey High School
Upwey South 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 Upwey.
- What is the median house price in Upwey?
- The median house price in Upwey, VIC 3158 is $895,000. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Upwey postcode?
- Upwey is in the 3158 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Upwey?
- Upwey is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3158. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upwey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Upwey?
- There are 20 schools serving Upwey on this page, including Upwey Primary School, Upwey High School, Upwey South Primary School.
- How walkable is Upwey?
- Upwey has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Upwey?
- Upwey is close to Tecoma, Upper Ferntree Gully, Belgrave Heights, Belgrave, Sherbrooke.
- What is the population of Upwey?
- The population of Upwey is approximately 6,818 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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