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| Locality | Tecoma |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.90683 |
| Longitude | 145.34371 |
| Population | 2,040 |
| Density | 1114.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 218 m |
| Postcode | 3160 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 35 km east-southeast |
Tecoma is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,040. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 1114.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 218 m above sea level. It lies approximately 35 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Tecoma is located at 37.9068°S, 145.3437°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3160.
Tecoma rests in the dappled light of the Dandenong Ranges, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus leaves. It lies 6.0 km east-south-east of Ferntree Gully, VIC (from Ferntree Gully, VIC: bearing 112°T), and is situated 9.7 km east-north-east of Rowville. The landscape here is a vigorous tapestry of steep gullies and undulating hills, cloaked in the dense green of native forests that climb and recede with a wild, untamed beauty. Sunlight, when it breaks through the high canopy, paints fleeting mosaics on the moss-covered rocks and the rich, dark soil, lending an ethereal glow to the undergrowth. The character of Tecoma is one of quiet resilience, a small settlement breathing in harmony with the ancient rhythms of the surrounding bushland, where the sound of unseen birds flits through the stillness.
The history of Tecoma is subtly woven into the very fabric of its existence, a story that speaks of early European settlement drawn by the promise of timber and fertile land. For many years, the local economy was primarily sustained by dairy farming and the burgeoning timber industry, its sawmills once a vibrant hum in the valley. Later, a shift towards horticulture saw orchards flourish, their fruit finding its way to markets further afield, and the distinctive red soil still bears the memory of those productive years. Today, Tecoma, like many of its neighbours in the Dandenong Ranges, embraces a more nuanced economy, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors to its natural beauty and charming, almost secretive, village atmosphere. The echoes of its past are still present, a gentle whisper beneath the rustle of leaves, in the enduring character of this verdant corner of Victoria.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Tecoma, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Tecoma, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tecoma includes the postcode (3160), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra Ranges Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tecoma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |