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Tarneit Suburb Profile

Is Tarneit a good suburb? Find out in our suburb review for Tarneit, VIC 3029, including the latest median house price, suburb population and more.

Bluestone, Tarneit artist aerial impression.

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Tarneit, Melbourne’s western suburb, has experienced rapid growth and transformation over the past decade. Today, the suburb is home to families and professionals drawn by the area’s affordability, strong and diverse community, connectivity from Tarneit to Melbourne CBD, and recent revitalisation projects. 

Woven through this modern hub, dubbed “Melbourne’s happiest suburb” by The Age in 2023, is a strong agricultural history. You can trace the shape of old farms in Tarneit’s road layout, and live next door to heritage sites in new developments like Bluestone. Best of all, you can build your future and be proud to call Tarneit home, with affordable land for sale and house and land packages still available in Satterley’s master-planned Bluestone Estate.

Key Statistics:

  • Tarneit post code: 3029
  • Local Government: City of Wyndham
  • Land Area: 38.17 km²
  • Freestanding houses: 89.5%
  • Medium density housing: 10.1%
  • High density housing: 0.3%

 

Demographic Highlights

Tarneit Greater Melbourne
Median Age 30 37
Median weekly household income $2,103 $1,901
Households with mortgage 56.9% 37.1%
Households renting 29.5% 30.2%
Family households 86.4% 70.9%
Couples with children 60.6% 47.8%
Persons born overseas 62.5% 40.1%
Diploma or University qualification 49.3% 32.8%
Trade qualification (Certificate III or IV) 10.1% 12.4%
Unemployment rate 7.3% 5.3%
Demographic Data Source - ABS Census 2021
Median house and rental prices current as of January 2025

Map of Tarneit

Frequently Asked Questions

Tarneit is a gem in Melbourne’s CBD vicinity, known for its beautiful landscapes, a blend of modern and spacious properties, and excellent amenities. This suburb is perfect for those who appreciate the tranquillity of the suburbs with easy access to bustling city life.

Learn more about living the Tarneit lifestyle at Bluestone.

Tarneit is a charming suburb nestled in the southern region of Victoria. Strategically positioned approximately 28 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, Tarneit forms a part of the City of Wyndham local government area within the Greater Melbourne region. This location offers the perfect balance between peaceful suburban living and convenient access to vibrant city life, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals.

The Tarneit postcode is 3029.

The journey from Tarneit to Melbourne CBD is easy with the nearby Princes and Western freeways getting you there in 30-40 minutes, and the newly upgraded Geelong train line reaching Southern Cross directly in 40 minutes.

Avalon Airport is a 30-minute drive away, with Geelong only a few minutes further by train.

Tarneit is a proud multicultural melting pot in Melbourne’s west, with 27% of the population noting Indian ancestry, followed by 10% each Australian and British, 7.7% Punjabi and 4.6% Filipino. With the biggest age groups being 0-9 and 30-39, Tarneit is a good suburb for young families. In fact, two-thirds (66%) of households are families with kids. There is no shortage of fantastic schools and family-friendly amenities in Tarneit!

Our detailed suburb profiles provide extensive demographic and property information. This data is invaluable for understanding the local area and making informed decisions about your property journey. For more information about our house and land packages, speak to our knowledgeable sales team today.

Wyndham City, in partnership with the Victorian Government and the Tarneit Suburban Revitalisation Board, is delivering a fantastic program of events designed to celebrate the community. Festivals, night markets, pop-up spaces, and a new wayfinding trail have all been part of Meet Me in Tarneit to date, and there’s much more to come.

Satterley’s master-planned Bluestone Estate welcomes homeowners and investors with affordable house and land packages, townhomes, and land for sale in Tarneit’s newest development.

We’ve partnered with leading builders to deliver modern floorplans that maximise land and living space. You also have the flexibility to purchase a plot of land to design your own dream home.

Explore the interactive Bluestone Master Plan