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Upwey, Australia
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Upwey is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 6,501. Elevation: 719 ft (219 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Upwey
Upwey is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 33 kilometres (21 mi) east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Upwey recorded a population of 6,818 at the 2021 census.
People
Economy
BHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 6,501 |
| Population Density | 2,408 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.9000°, 145.3333° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.3 inches (921 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,251 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Upwey
Upwey is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 6,501. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Upwey vs Australia Average
Income: Upwey vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,251 |
| 60% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,251 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $582 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 618 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $219,600 |
| 22% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,098 |
| 6% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 90.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.8% |
| Housing Units | 2,600 |
Property Tax
Climate in Upwey
Upwey has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 793 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.9000°N, 145.3333°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in |
Upwey has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Upwey
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upwey South Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Upwey High School | - | - | - | - |
| Upwey Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Upwey
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Triple M Melbourne | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| 3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 | news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| 3RRR Melbourne | - | AAC | |
| 全澳华语广播华厦之声 | am1629 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) | australian music, community radio | AAC 192 kbps | |
| ABC Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| The Buzzz | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| World Buddhist Radio | buddhism, meditation | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| Yarra Valley FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| 3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | - | MP3 32 kbps | |
| SYN FM | alternative, college radio | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| The Light Worship | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Golden Days Radio | gold, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Upwey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ross Museum | ||||
| Australian National Aviation Museum | ||||
| Eltham District Historical Society | ||||
| Emerald Museum | ||||
| Eva and Marc Besen Centre | ||||
| Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens | ||||
| Historic Council Shire Offices | ||||
| Monash Federation Centre | ||||
| Monash Historic Society | ||||
| Mont De Lancey Museum | ||||
| Museum of Australian Photography | ||||
| Nillumbik Historical Society | ||||
| Royal Australian Corps of Signals Museum | ||||
| Schramms Cottage | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Orchard Shed | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Wine Cellar | ||||
| Southern Sherbrook Historical Society | ||||
| TarraWarra Museum of Art | ||||
| Upwey / Belgrave RSL | ||||
| Warrandyte Historical Society | ||||
| Yarra Ranges Regional Museum |
Libraries in Upwey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balwyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Berwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhai Vir Singh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boronia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Box Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulleen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch) | 0.0 | |||||
| CD | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarinda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cranbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Croydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dandenong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deakin University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Diamond Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Doncaster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eltham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emerald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Endeavour Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Federation University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferntree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frankston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glen Waverley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greythorn Library Lounge | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hargrave-Andrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knox Library – Ngarrgoo | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lilydale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MacGregor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningham Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miller's Homestead | 0.0 | |||||
| Montrose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mooroolbark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Evelyn Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mt Waverley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narre Warren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library & Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Nunawading Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash) | 0.0 | |||||
| Realm | 0.0 | |||||
| Rowville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir Louis Matheson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Joachim's School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Little Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vermont South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrandyte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watsonia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wheelers Hill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarra Plenty Regional Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Upwey
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akoonah Park Market | |||||
| Fair Treasures | |||||
| Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory | |||||
| Food Trucks | |||||
| Gembrook Market | |||||
| Gully Market | |||||
| Heathmont Farmers Market | |||||
| Heide Market | |||||
| Oakleigh Market | |||||
| Ringwood East Community Market | |||||
| Seaford Farmer's Market | |||||
| Warrandyte Riverside Market |
Restaurants in Upwey
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Upwey
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Upwey
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Upwey
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Upwey
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Upwey
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Upwey
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Upwey
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Upwey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co. | ||||
| Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company | ||||
| Killer Sprocket Brewery | ||||
| The Local Brew House | ||||
| Wolf of the Willows |
Stadiums & Teams in Upwey
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Upwey
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Arkells Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bunurong Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bunyip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coldstream Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drouin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eildon Weir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inverloch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leongatha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lilydale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ling Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Longwarry Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nar Nar Goon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | - | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rochford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Romsey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taggerty Airport | - | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tooradin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyabb Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valken Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wonthaggi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yeaburn Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Upwey
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Upwey Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Upwey
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect Heatherton | ||
| Delmont Day Program | ||
| Odyssey House Victoria | ||
| Wellways Maroondah PARC |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Upwey
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Churh of the Holy Spirit | |
| Upwey Baptist Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Upwey
What is the population of Upwey?
Upwey has a population of 6,501 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,408 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.
Is Upwey expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,251, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Upwey?
Upwey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.
How is the job market in Upwey?
Upwey has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $582. There are 618 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Upwey?
The median home value in Upwey is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 90.2%.