Melton West vs Toolern Vale, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Melton West | Toolern Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 23.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 128.9 / 1k | 106.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 24 |
| Population | 8,784 | 818 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesToolern Vale
- Best for familiesMelton West
- Best for investmentMelton West
- Best for best valueMelton West
- Best for best schoolsMelton West
Comparison summary
Melton West and Toolern Vale offer different strengths across official suburb data. Melton West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Melton West; Housing (desirability) favours Melton West; Crime rate favours Toolern Vale. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Toolern Vale, Families → Melton West, Investment → Melton West, Best value → Melton West.