Overall score
Angus
43.2/100
Melonba
48.6/100
Angus vs Melonba, NSW Suburb Comparison
Angus for retirees; Melonba for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AngusMelonba
Crime rate
Angus
40.3 / 1k
Melonba
39.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Angus
12
Melonba
44
Population
Angus
384
Melonba
1,439
Metric leadAngus 2Melonba 92 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Angus | Melonba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.5/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.3 / 1k | 39.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 37 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 52 |
| Green cover | 25.5% | 1.3% |
| Population | 384 | 1,439 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Angus is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Melonba is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Angus sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Melonba is in a middle-ring position.
Angus tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Melonba stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Melonba, while Angus remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.