Tyabb
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tyabb, VIC 3913.
About Tyabb
Welcome to Tyabb
Tyabb sits on the Mornington Peninsula, a semi-rural pocket about an hour southeast of Melbourne's CBD, wedged between Somerville and the peninsula's rolling farmland. It's the kind of place where paddocks and hobby farms still outnumber housing estates, yet the beaches and cafes of the Peninsula proper are only a short drive away.
With a population of around 3,449 and a median age of 42, Tyabb attracts families and tree-changers looking for space, quiet and a genuine country feel without giving up easy access to schools, shops and the freeway. Its mix of acreage properties, established weatherboard homes and a well-loved village centre gives it a character that's distinct from the more built-up peninsula towns nearby.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Tyabb revolves around its small but characterful village strip, known locally for antique dealers, produce stores and a handful of relaxed cafes that draw visitors from across the peninsula on weekends. The pace here is unhurried, and the surrounding farmland and rural outlooks give the suburb a genuine country atmosphere that's increasingly hard to find so close to Melbourne.
Tyabb also has a strong community identity built around its historic railway station, monthly craft and produce markets, and the nearby Tyabb Airfield, which hosts occasional airshows and vintage aircraft displays that have become something of a local institution.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for, with Tyabb Primary School and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School serving the immediate area, while Padua College's Tyabb campus and Flinders Christian Community College offer secondary and combined options nearby. The presence of several respected schools within a short drive is a key part of the suburb's appeal to young families relocating from the inner south-east.
The semi-rural setting, with room for kids to roam and horses or hobby farms just up the road, adds to Tyabb's reputation as a solid, grounded place to raise a family.
Getting around
Tyabb has its own train station on the Stony Point line, giving residents a direct rail link through to Frankston and onward connections to Melbourne's broader network, handy for commuters who don't want to drive the whole way. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway and South Gippsland Highway are within easy reach too, making trips into Melbourne or across to Frankston, Somerville and the rest of the peninsula reasonably straightforward.
For most day-to-day needs, though, a car remains the most practical option, given the spread-out, semi-rural nature of the surrounding area.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Tyabb leans heavily towards standalone houses, which make up 79% of current listings, from character weatherboards near the village centre to larger acreage homes on the fringes. Townhouses (4%) and apartments or units (11%) are a minor part of the mix, while land listings (7%) reflect an ongoing appetite for buyers wanting to build their own rural retreat or family home.
Block sizes tend to be generous compared with more suburban parts of the peninsula, and it's common to find properties with paddocks, sheds or space for horses, a big part of Tyabb's drawcard for buyers after room to breathe.
The property market
Tyabb's median house price currently sits at $782,000, following growth of 10.9% recently, a solid result that reflects steady demand for the suburb's blend of space, lifestyle and relative affordability compared with tightly held peninsula towns closer to the bay. Buyers are typically drawn by the combination of larger blocks, a train connection into Melbourne, and the pull of Mornington Peninsula living without bayside price tags.
With houses dominating the market and land listings still available for those wanting to build, Tyabb offers a reasonably broad entry point for both established-home buyers and those chasing a custom-built rural lifestyle property.
Market snapshot
Tyabb property market
Median sale price
$782k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$606k
Median
$782k
Premium
$1.42m
Days on market
39
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
29
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Tyabb by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Tyabb, VIC 3913.
Population
3,449
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$1,858
median, per week
Median rent
$383
per week
Median mortgage
$1,824
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Tyabb
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Padua College - Tyabb campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Tyabb
$830k
2 Orchard Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$720k
Address withheld
Sold ~July 2026
$875k
7 Pine Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$595k
3 Gerald Street
Sold ~June 2026
$685k
4 Bellavista Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$820k
3 Orchard Grove
Sold ~June 2026
$1.65m
12 Seaview Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.50m
25 Pikes Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Tyabb
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Price map around Tyabb
Every listing for sale near Tyabb, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Tyabb suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Tyabb?
The median house price in Tyabb, VIC is $782k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 10.9%.
Is Tyabb a good place to live?
Tyabb is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 3,449 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Tyabb?
Tyabb has a population of 3,449 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
What schools are in Tyabb?
There are 4 schools in or near Tyabb, including Flinders Christian Community College, Tyabb Primary School and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Tyabb?
Properties in Tyabb take around 39 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Tyabb?
Entry-level properties in Tyabb start around $606k, while premium homes reach $1.42m.
What suburbs are near Tyabb?
Suburbs near Tyabb include Somerville.
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