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Tarneit

VIC 3029 • Greater Melbourne

56,370
Population (2021)
$109,356
Median Household Income
38.19 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbNew DevelopmentMulticulturalFamily-FriendlySuburban
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About Tarneit

Tarneit is a fast-growing suburb about 26 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD, in the City of Wyndham. The population rose from 34,562 in 2016 to 56,370 in 2021, with a median age of 30 and an average household size of 3.4. Median weekly household income was $2,103, and the 2023-24 postcode median taxable income was $52,005. New housing estates cover much of its 38 square kilometres.

Tarneit station on Derrimut Road opened in 2015, and V/Line Geelong line trains reach Southern Cross in about 30 minutes. Tarneit Central, next to the station, opened in 2017 with Coles, Aldi, Kmart and more than 45 specialty shops. In 2021, 16,231 residents were born in India, and Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism were the largest faith groups after Christianity. Tarneit P-9 College, Tarneit Senior College and Thomas Carr College serve local families, with buses to Williams Landing, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee.

Tarneit falls under postcode 3029 and is governed by the Wyndham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lalor, while state elections fall under 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
Population Density
1,476 /km²
Elevation
53m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Tarneit for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$665K
440 sales · ▲ 3% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$480K
19 sales · ▼ 3.2% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3029

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3029, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,618
Median 2023–24
$52,005
▲ 14.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,836

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3029; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$44,200 / yr
$850/wk
Household
$109,356 / yr
$2103/wk
Family
$108,212 / yr
$2081/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 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)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tarneit
2.8 km
34 min from the suburb centre

Bus Services

  • Routes 150, 151 and 152 — Williams Landing station Local connection to Metro Werribee line services
  • Routes 170, 180 and 182 — Werribee station Local connection across Wyndham

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
26 km
By Train
About 30 min to Southern Cross on the V/Line Geelong line
By Car (Peak)
50 to 75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 to 45 min

🛣️ Tarneit station is on Derrimut Road, 29.5 km by rail from Southern Cross, and opened on 14 June 2015. There is no Metro electric train. Drive times via the Princes Freeway and West Gate Bridge are approximate.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Tarneit Central and the station are walkable for nearby streets, but most of this estate suburb needs a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    200 Hummingbird Boulevard Tarneit 3029 VIC

🎓 Schools

👥 Population of Tarneit

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

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Wyndham Local Government Area, which contains Tarneit. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
382 / 100k
2yr Up 81.0% 10yr Down 40.3%
Motor vehicle theft
366.5 / 100k
2yr Up 93.4% 10yr Up 25.5%
Non-FV assault
219.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.7 / 100k
2yr Down 42.6% 10yr Down 43.7%
Steal from vehicle
1,050 / 100k
2yr Up 72.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Wyndham →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🌍 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

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%

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📊 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarneit known for? +

Tarneit is known as one of Melbourne's fastest-growing western suburbs. The population rose from 34,562 in 2016 to 56,370 in 2021, and households are young and large, with a median age of 30 and an average size of 3.4. India was the birthplace of 16,231 residents in 2021.

How far is Tarneit from Melbourne CBD? +

Tarneit is about 26 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD. V/Line Geelong line trains from Tarneit station reach Southern Cross in about 30 minutes, over 29.5 kilometres of track. By car via the Princes Freeway and West Gate Bridge, allow about 35 to 45 minutes off-peak and 50 to 75 minutes in peak traffic.

Does Tarneit have public transport? +

Tarneit station on Derrimut Road opened in 2015 and is served by V/Line Geelong line trains to Southern Cross, not by Metro electric trains. Buses include routes 150, 151 and 152 to Williams Landing, 160 and 167 to Hoppers Crossing, and 170, 180 and 182 to Werribee. West Tarneit is the next station towards Geelong.

Is Tarneit a good place to live? +

Tarneit suits young families looking for newer housing, local schools and a station. Tarneit Central, next to the station, has Coles, Aldi, Kmart and specialty shops. Away from that centre the suburb is car-dependent, and peak trips to the CBD by car can be slow on the West Gate.

What is the postcode for Tarneit? +

The postcode for Tarneit, Victoria is 3029. Neighbouring Hoppers Crossing uses the same postcode.

What is the average income in Tarneit? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Tarneit is about $850 per week (around $44,200 per year). The median household income is $2,103 per week and the median family income is $2,081 per week.

What is the median house price in Tarneit? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $665,000, up 3% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $480,000, down 3.2% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Tarneit? +

The median age in Tarneit is 30. The largest age group is 35–44 (12,144 residents, around 22%). Around 34% of residents are under 20 and about 4% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Tarneit a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tarneit is part of the Wyndham LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Tarneit? +

The population of Tarneit is 56,370 according to the 2021 Census, up 63.1% from 34,562 in 2016.

How much is rent in Tarneit? +

In Tarneit, the median weekly rent is $380, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950 (2021 Census).