Overall score
Melonba
54.2/100
Shanes Park
29.0/100
Melonba vs Shanes Park, NSW suburb comparison
Melonba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MelonbaShanes Park
Crime rate
Melonba
39.8 / 1k
Shanes Park
68.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Melonba
25
Shanes Park
8
Population
Melonba
1,439
Shanes Park
384
Metric leadMelonba 9Shanes Park 2across 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.
| Category | Melonba | Shanes Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.7/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.8 / 1k | 68.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 22 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 1 |
| Population | 1,439 | 384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Melonba is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Shanes Park is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Melonba pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Shanes Park is the better pick for parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Melonba, while Shanes Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.