Upwey
VIC 3158 • Greater Melbourne
About Upwey
Upwey is a picturesque hillside suburb nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, approximately 37 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD within the Yarra Ranges Shire. Sitting at an elevation of 242 metres, the suburb is characterised by its lush tree canopy, cool climate, and sweeping bushland vistas. With a population of 6,818 and a median household income of around $2,171 per week, Upwey attracts professionals and families seeking a tree-change lifestyle while remaining within reach of metropolitan Melbourne.
Upwey is well connected to the city via the Belgrave railway line and offers a strong community village atmosphere along its main strip. The suburb sits within easy reach of the Dandenong Ranges National Park and the famous Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, making it popular with bushwalkers and nature lovers. The area draws residents who value quiet, leafy surroundings, excellent primary schooling, and the distinctive heritage character of the Dandenong Ranges townships.
Upwey falls under postcode 3158 and is governed by Yarra Ranges Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monbulk (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1451 Burwood Highway
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15 Darling Avenue
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91 Morris Road
Housing 2021 Census
8 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 354
- 2. New Zealand 101
- 3. Netherlands 59
- 4. Germany 52
- 5. South Africa 40
- 6. India 39
- 7. Ireland 35
- 8. United States 34
- 9. Scotland 31
- 10. Italy 25
Ancestry 2021 Census
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