Overall score
Eynesbury
47.1/100
Melton South
58.0/100
Eynesbury vs Melton South, VIC suburb comparison
Eynesbury for retirees; Melton South for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EynesburyMelton South
Crime rate
Eynesbury
75.0 / 1k
Melton South
85.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eynesbury
75
Melton South
172
Population
Eynesbury
2,838
Melton South
11,362
Metric leadEynesbury 4Melton South 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEynesbury
- Best for familiesMelton South
- Best for investmentMelton South
- Best for best schoolsMelton South
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 | Eynesbury | Melton South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 67.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.0 / 1k | 85.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 41 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 172 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 61 |
| Population | 2,838 | 11,362 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Eynesbury reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Melton South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Eynesbury pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Melton South is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves. On housing, Eynesbury sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Melton South.
Eynesbury suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Melton South is the stronger match for families and investors.