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Tarneit Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Tarneit Compares
Tarneit vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tarneit | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,103 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 30 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3029 covers Tarneit, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 26 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Wyndham.
According to the 2021 Census, Tarneit has a population of 56,370 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $2,103, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 220 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Tarneit includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 15,542 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tarneit scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 14 schools in the Tarneit area, including Islamic College of Melbourne, Tarneit P-9 College, Good News Lutheran College and others.
Tarneit is part of the Wyndham statistical area in Victoria.
Tarneit Details
| Postcode | 3029 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 56,370 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,103/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $850/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 38.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1476/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 15,542 |
| Australian Citizens | 66.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 220 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8091678 |
| Longitude | 144.6672079 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 26 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Wyndham |
| Local Government | Wyndham |
| Federal Electorate | Lalor |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16,346 (29.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 6,637 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 23,515 (41.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 7,521 (13.3%) |
| 65+ years | 2,362 (4.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,851 (5.1%) |
| Diabetes | 2,091 (3.7%) |
| Arthritis | 1,489 (2.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 688 (1.2%) |
| Cancer | 418 (0.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 218 (0.4%) |
| Dementia | 49 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 373 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5,162 (33.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7,004 (45.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,731 (17.9%) |
Schools in Tarneit
Suburbs Near Tarneit
Same Postcode (3029)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.