Overall score
Melton
52.8/100
Thornhill Park
46.5/100
Melton vs Thornhill Park, VIC suburb comparison
Melton for families and investment; Thornhill Park for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MeltonThornhill Park
Crime rate
Melton
207.6 / 1k
Thornhill Park
205.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Melton
27
Thornhill Park
24
Population
Melton
7,953
Thornhill Park
3,066
Metric leadMelton 5Thornhill Park 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesThornhill Park
- Best for familiesMelton
- Best for investmentMelton
- Best for best valueThornhill Park
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 | Thornhill Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.6/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 207.6 / 1k | 205.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 18 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 24 |
| Planning activity | 119 | 45 |
| Population | 7,953 | 3,066 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Melton is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Thornhill Park is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Melton pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Thornhill Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Melton sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Thornhill Park.
Melton suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Thornhill Park is the stronger match for retirees and value-focused buyers.