Overall score
Melton West
33.9/100
Toolern Vale
31.1/100
Melton West vs Toolern Vale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Melton West for retirees and investment; Toolern Vale for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Melton WestToolern Vale
Crime rate
Melton West
111.8 / 1k
Toolern Vale
168.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Melton West
56
Toolern Vale
9
Population
Melton West
8,784
Toolern Vale
818
Metric leadMelton West 9Toolern Vale 21 tiedacross 12 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 West
- Best for familiesToolern Vale
- 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 West | Toolern Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.9/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 111.8 / 1k | 168.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 24 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Population | 8,784 | 818 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Melton West is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Toolern Vale is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Melton West sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Toolern Vale is further out with more breathing room.
Melton West tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Toolern Vale stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Melton West sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Toolern Vale.
Choose Melton West if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Toolern Vale for retirees.
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.