Tyabb
At 3,449 residents spread across 23.62 square kilometres, Tyabb on the Mornington Peninsula sits firmly in the owner-occupier end of the market: 37.1% own outright and 49.4% carry a mortgage, leaving just 13.5% renting, well below the national average. The median age of 42 is 2.0 years above national, and the detached house share of 89.7% signals a suburb built around families and land. Household income lands in the 67.2nd percentile nationally, a comfortable but not elite position. Construction dominates employment at 18.6%, pointing to a trades-heavy workforce that both builds and inhabits this peninsula fringe.
Population
3,449
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,858/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
Median House
$845K
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price reached $845,000 in the Apr-Jun 2024 quarter, down 3.2% from the $872,500 peak in Jan-Mar 2024 but still 128.1% above the 2013 entry point of $370,500. That long-run compound annual growth of 6.1% over 14 years provides context for the current softening. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,824, representing 22.7% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold. Detached houses make up 89.7% of the stock, with just 0.2% apartments, so buyers are choosing between standalone homes: 46.3% have 3 bedrooms and 44.4% have 4 or more. The 4-plus bedroom share is high compared to most metropolitan suburbs, reflecting the larger blocks typical of the Mornington Peninsula fringe.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $845,000 in the Apr-Jun 2024 quarter, down 3.2% from the $872,500 peak in Jan-Mar 2024 but still 128.1% above the 2013 entry point of $370,500. That long-run compound annual growth of 6.1% over 14 years provides context for the current softening. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,824, representing 22.7% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold. Detached houses make up 89.7% of the stock, with just 0.2% apartments, so buyers are choosing between standalone homes: 46.3% have 3 bedrooms and 44.4% have 4 or more. The 4-plus bedroom share is high compared to most metropolitan suburbs, reflecting the larger blocks typical of the Mornington Peninsula fringe.
For Investors
Rental conditions in Tyabb are tight by design. The 13.5% renter share means landlords compete for a small tenant pool, and the vacancy rate of 4.7% sits above the 3% equilibrium benchmark, suggesting mild oversupply at current rental levels. Weekly rent averages $383, and the rent-to-income ratio of 20.6% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Only 7 planning applications were lodged in the 12 months to mid-2026, including a subdivision into 15 lots, indicating modest new supply. The 85% household stability rate (15% annual turnover) and strong owner-occupier base mean rental investment here suits a long-hold, low-yield strategy rather than high-turnover income play.
Development Activity
Total DAs
10
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+250.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Tyabb iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Flinders Christian Community College
Prep-12 · 1698 students
Tyabb Primary School
Prep-6 · 425 students
Tyabb Railway Station Primary School
Prep-6 · 142 students
Demographics
Tyabb skews Anglo-Celtic and established: English ancestry leads at 1,673 residents, followed by Scottish (450), Irish (422), German (151) and Other (187). Only 14.8% were born overseas, which is 6.8 percentage points below the national figure, and just 11 German speakers are recorded as a non-English language group. The median age of 42 is 2 years above national, consistent with the couples-without-children profile that makes up 26.3% of families. University qualifications reach 21.3%, which is 8.8 points below the national rate, reflecting the trades and healthcare workforce that dominates local employment. Average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above national, driven by couples-with-children (1,082 families) outnumbering childless couples (759).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.7%
Houses
10.1%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership tenure is exceptionally strong: outright owners at 37.1% and mortgage holders at 49.4% combine to leave only 13.5% renting, far below national renter shares. That ownership concentration reflects long residency, with 85% of households stable over the census year. The stock is almost entirely detached houses at 89.7%, with semi-detached at 10.1% and apartments at just 0.2%. Large dwellings dominate: 44.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 46.3% have 3, while studios and 2-bedroom dwellings together account for only 9.3%. The median house price of $845,000 represents a 128.1% rise from the 2013 level of $370,500, a CAGR of 6.1% over 14 years, though the most recent quarter showed a 3.2% retreat from the Jan-Mar 2024 peak.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (Apr-Jun 2024)
Mortgage / mo
$1,824
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$383
Census 2021
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$783
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.7%
Unoccupied
61
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.3%
Couples, no children
2,883
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the lead industry at 18.6% of workers (220 people), significantly above its national share, reflecting the peninsula's ongoing residential expansion and renovation activity. Healthcare follows at 16.9% (200 workers) and Education at 12.2% (144), together forming a public-service core. Manufacturing accounts for 7.5% and Retail 6.8%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 309 and Managers follow at 252, but Labourers (204) and Community/Personal workers (214) are nearly as large, confirming the trades-and-services mix. The full-time employment rate is 58.6% and the unemployment rate 4.7%, in line with national figures. The labour force participation rate of 62.6% is modest, partly because 859 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with the older median age of 42.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.6%
Part-time
36.7%
Participation
62.6%
Employed
1,715
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.3%
Postgraduate
3.8%
Born Overseas
14.8%
Dwellings
1,231
Transport to Work
Tyabb is almost entirely car-dependent: 89.8% of workers drive and only 1.2% use public transport, the lowest share consistent with an outer-peninsula suburb without a train station. Walking and cycling account for 3.0%. The crime rate is 50.2 incidents per 1,000 residents (173 total), with property and deception offences the largest category at 90 incidents, followed by crimes against the person at 39. No schools are recorded inside the Tyabb boundary in the dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring Mornington Peninsula suburbs. The volunteering rate of 14.7% and only 5.9% of residents (198 people) requiring daily assistance signal a capable, community-active population. Rent-to-income at 20.6% and mortgage-to-income at 22.7% both sit below stress thresholds.
Drive
89.8%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
3.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
173
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
50.2
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tyabb compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tyabb a good suburb to live in?
Tyabb suits established families and owner-occupiers well. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 22.7%, below the 30% stress threshold, and 86.5% of residents own their home outright or with a mortgage. The median age of 42 is 2 years above national, reflecting a mature, stable community. Car dependency is high, with 89.8% driving to work, so a vehicle is essential.
What is the median house price in Tyabb?
The median house price was $845,000 in the Apr-Jun 2024 quarter, a 3.2% dip from the $872,500 peak in Jan-Mar 2024. Over 14 years from 2013, prices have risen 128.1% from $370,500, a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,824, representing 22.7% of household income.
What schools are in Tyabb?
No schools are recorded within the Tyabb boundary in this dataset. Families typically use schools in neighbouring Mornington Peninsula suburbs. University qualifications among locals sit at 21.3%, which is 8.8 points below the national rate, consistent with a trades and healthcare workforce profile.
Is Tyabb safe?
The crime rate in Tyabb is 50.2 incidents per 1,000 residents based on 173 total recorded offences. The largest category is property and deception offences (90 incidents), followed by crimes against the person (39). Only 5.9% of residents (198 people) require daily assistance, indicating a generally healthy population.
Is Tyabb good for property investment?
The investment case is modest. The vacancy rate of 4.7% sits above the 3% equilibrium benchmark and only 13.5% of residents rent, limiting the tenant pool. Weekly rent of $383 against an $845,000 median implies a gross yield under 2.4%. However, the 14-year CAGR of 6.1% and low development activity (7 applications in 12 months) support capital preservation.
How is Tyabb's population changing?
The suburb's 3,449 residents are spread over 23.62 square kilometres at a density of 146 per square kilometre, well below metropolitan averages. Annual household turnover is 15%, with 85% of households stable, pointing to slow organic change. Development includes 1 subdivision application for 15 lots in the past year, suggesting measured rather than rapid growth.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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