Melton South vs Melton, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Melton South | Melton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.1/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.8/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 126.8 / 1k | 274.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 59 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 61 | — |
| Population | 11,362 | 7,953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesMelton South
- Best for investmentMelton
- Best for best valueMelton South
- Best for best schoolsMelton South
Comparison summary
Melton South and Melton (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Melton South leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Melton South; Housing (desirability) favours Melton South; Crime rate favours Melton South. Quick verdicts: Families → Melton South, Investment → Melton (Vic.), Best value → Melton South, Best schools → Melton South.