Overall score
Melton South
58.0/100
Weir Views
48.4/100
Melton South for families and investment; Weir Views for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Melton South
58.0/100
Weir Views
48.4/100
Crime rate
Melton South
85.5 / 1k
Weir Views
78.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Melton South
172
Weir Views
53
Population
Melton South
11,362
Weir Views
4,348
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Melton South | Weir Views |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.0/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.8/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.5 / 1k | 78.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 6 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 24 |
| Population | 11,362 | 4,348 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Melton South reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Weir Views is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Melton South tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Weir Views stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Melton South if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Weir Views for retirees.