Overall score
Melton South
37.4/100
Melton West
33.9/100
Melton South vs Melton West, VIC Suburb Comparison
Melton South for retirees and families; Melton West for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Melton SouthMelton West
Crime rate
Melton South
89.0 / 1k
Melton West
111.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Melton South
192
Melton West
56
Population
Melton South
11,362
Melton West
8,784
Metric leadMelton South 8Melton West 41 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 retireesMelton South
- Best for familiesMelton South
- Best for investmentMelton West
- Best for best valueMelton 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 | Melton South | Melton West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.5/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.0 / 1k | 111.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 54 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 192 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 25 |
| Green cover | 8.5% | 4.8% |
| Population | 11,362 | 8,784 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Melton South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Melton West is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Melton South pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Melton West is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Melton West, while Melton South 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.