You could well miss the small township of Tecoma as you pass through the Dandenongs. Small in land size Tecoma offers a train station, local primary school, several shops including McDonald's!
The suburb is named after the shrub Tecoma that grew in the area when the need was identified for a railway station for the timber mill that occupied the site where Tecoma Primary School now stands. Tecoma is a small suburb, nestled between Belgrave and Upwey, adjoining Sherbrooke Forest to the north. It is historically recognised as a foothill township of the Dandenong Ranges, an area of cultural significance and biodiversity.
To nab yourself a house in Tecoma, you will need to be on your game as it is a popular sought after area with few homeowners looking to sell.