Overall score
Kurunjang
30.6/100
Melton West
33.9/100
Kurunjang vs Melton West, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kurunjang for retirees; Melton West for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KurunjangMelton West
Crime rate
Kurunjang
76.4 / 1k
Melton West
111.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kurunjang
40
Melton West
56
Population
Kurunjang
10,711
Melton West
8,784
Metric leadKurunjang 4Melton West 54 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKurunjang
- Best for familiesMelton West
- Best for best schoolsMelton West
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 | Kurunjang | Melton West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.6/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.4 / 1k | 111.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 54 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 25 |
| Green cover | 10.3% | 4.8% |
| Population | 10,711 | 8,784 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Kurunjang is a practical metro established suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Melton West is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Kurunjang is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community; Melton West answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Melton West, while Kurunjang 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.