Is Upwey Safe? (2026)
Upwey is quiet and residential.
Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly. The authoritative source is the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. Look up Upwey specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 9 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 5 |
| Total local businesses | 35 |
The suburb has a steady community presence during business hours.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Angliss Hospital | 39 Albert Street | — |
| Eastern Health Pathology | 1532 Burwood Highway, Tecoma | +61 3 9754 1441 |
| Imaging Associates | — | — |
| Moore Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates | 2 Morris Road, Upwey | — |
| Upwey Chiropractic | 33 Main Street, Upwey | +61 3 9754 4166 |
| Upwey Doctors | 78-80 Main Street, Upwey | — |
| Foothills | 1246 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully | — |
| Orion | 1244 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully | — |
Practical Safety Tips for Upwey
- Lock your car — opportunistic theft happens everywhere in Melbourne
- Know your neighbours — community connection is the best safety net
- Report suspicious activity — call 000 for emergencies, Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 for non-urgent
- Light your property — sensor lights deter opportunistic crime
- Secure bikes — bike theft is Melbourne’s most common property crime
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) | 000 |
| Police non-emergency | 131 444 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 333 000 |
| SES (floods, storms) | 132 500 |
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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