Angus vs Melonba, NSW suburb comparison

Melonba for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AngusMelonba

Overall score

Angus

38.6/100

Melonba

54.2/100

Crime rate

Angus

40.3 / 1k

Melonba

39.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Angus

6

Melonba

25

Population

Angus

384

Melonba

1,439

Metric leadAngus 1Melonba 91 tiedacross 11 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.

CategoryAngusMelonba
Overall score38.6/10054.2/100
Housing (desirability)36.3/10058.7/100
Crime rate40.3 / 1k39.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools46
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops1837
Walkability27.0/10055.0/100
Nearby amenities625
Planning activity148
Population3841,439
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/1010/10

Comparison summary

Angus is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Melonba is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.

Angus tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Melonba stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Melonba, while Angus remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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