Melton South vs Melton West, 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 West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.1/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.8/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 126.8 / 1k | 128.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 54 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 25 |
| Population | 11,362 | 8,784 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMelton West
- Best for familiesMelton West
- Best for investmentMelton West
- Best for best valueMelton West
- Best for best schoolsMelton West
Comparison summary
Melton South and Melton West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Melton South leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Melton South; Housing (desirability) favours Melton West; Crime rate favours Melton South. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Melton West, Families → Melton West, Investment → Melton West, Best value → Melton West.