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Tarneit

VIC 3029 • Greater Melbourne

56,370
Population (2021)
$44,200
Median Income
38.19 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFirst-Home BuyersMulticulturalNew Estates

About Tarneit

Tarneit has exploded in growth to become one of Melbourne's fastest-developing suburbs, located 26 kilometres west of the CBD in Wyndham. Its population has surged past 56,000 as new estates continue to transform former farmland into family neighbourhoods. Tarneit Station on the Regional Rail Link provides direct city access, while the freeway network connects to Melbourne's western industrial corridor.

This is a suburb defined by new beginnings—modern homes, young families, and establishing communities. Shopping options are expanding with the Tarneit West Town Centre, while schools and childcare facilities have kept pace with demand. The community skews young and diverse, with significant Indian and African populations. Tarneit appeals to first-home buyers and growing families seeking contemporary homes, space, and the excitement of building community in a new area.

Tarneit falls under postcode 3029 and is governed by Wyndham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tarneit (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3029
Urban Area
Tarneit - Hoppers Crossing
LGA / Council
Wyndham
Federal Electorate
Lalor
State Electorate
Tarneit (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.84°, 144.66°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
38.19 km²
Elevation
53m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    200 Hummingbird Boulevard Tarneit 3029 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
30 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.4%

39 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
34,562
Census 2021
56,370
▲ 63.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,284
Income 2021
$44,200
▲ 18.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 21,161
Born Overseas 32,147

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 16,231
  • 2. New Zealand 2,049
  • 3. Philippines 1,912
  • 4. Pakistan 1,433
  • 5. Bangladesh 771
  • 6. Sri Lanka 733
  • 7. China 526
  • 8. England 451
  • 9. Nepal 430
  • 10. Fiji 335

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 15,199
Australian 5,989
English 5,714
Filipino 2,574
Chinese 1,700
Italian 1,126
Irish 1,082
Scottish 1,020
Samoan 1,006
Maltese 846

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,817
Both parents born in Australia
44,560
Both parents born overseas
2,730
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
28.2%
Hinduism
21.1%
Islam
15.0%
Sikhism
13.6%
No Religion
12.7%
Buddhism
2.0%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
6,068 (10.8%)
5-14 years
10,278 (18.2%)
15-19 years
2,978 (5.3%)
20-24 years
3,659 (6.5%)
25-34 years
11,371 (20.2%)
35-44 years
12,144 (21.5%)
45-54 years
4,846 (8.6%)
55-64 years
2,675 (4.7%)
65-74 years
1,590 (2.8%)
75-84 years
639 (1.1%)
85+ years
133 (0.2%)

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