Upwey
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Upwey is a charming suburb set in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges, known for its lively community, lush surroundings, and village-style shopping. Its proximity to nature reserves and friendly local atmosphere make it an appealing escape from Melbourne city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
6,818
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.90°, 145.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,352
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
859 mm
Internet Speed
63 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
94
Walk Score
94
Footways
188.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.