Overall score
Melonba
48.6/100
Willmot
24.8/100
Melonba vs Willmot, NSW Suburb Comparison
Melonba for families and value; Willmot for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MelonbaWillmot
Crime rate
Melonba
39.8 / 1k
Willmot
194.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Melonba
44
Willmot
35
Population
Melonba
1,439
Willmot
2,382
Metric leadMelonba 6Willmot 52 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 | Melonba | Willmot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 24.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.8 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 42 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 1 |
| Green cover | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| Population | 1,439 | 2,382 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Melonba reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Willmot is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm. Melonba sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Willmot is further out with more breathing room.
Melonba pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, whereas Willmot is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook. Melonba generally means more sought-after housing, while Willmot leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Melonba, while Willmot 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.