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VIC · Melton Council

Melton, 3337

Est. population · Jun 2025

10,499

Growth (1 yr)

+0.2%

Growth (5 yr)

-1.4%

Median age

40

Median income

$1,058/wk

Employment rate

41.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$577,500

Languages at home

25%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Vietnamese, Arabic

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

52.8/100
Average

Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
What Melton is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub

Suburb profile

Melton is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Melton Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.

Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer community and employment, plus safety compared with similar metro suburbs, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Melton snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$578k

+22% change

Median rent

$450/wk

Population (ERP)

10,499

+0.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#125

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

91st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

46th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

69th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
52.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1814th in Australia
State rank
408th in VIC
Peer rank
#125 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#275 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$450
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$577,500
Median price change
+22%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

10,499(June 2025)

+0.2% annual · -1.4% over 5 years · 46th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
-1.4%
Change in 1 year
+17
Change in 5 years
-148
Growth rank in VIC
46th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~10,750), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
7,953
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,058
Dwelling vacancy
8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
264 of 3,281
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
41.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,518 / 500 / 3 (+ 4 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
2,180
Against the person
322
Against property
1,056
Rate per 1,000 residents
207.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 25 residents
State safety percentile
91.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2.2%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage154
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle160
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store170
  • B49 Other Theft216
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order276

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,052
Median ICSEA percentile
69th
School list
  • Muhammadiyah Australia CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 95% · 182 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

59 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Melton Cemetery/O'Neills Rd
  • Raleighs Rd/Centenary Ave
  • Riddle Dr/Centenary Ave
  • Swan St/O'Neills Rd
  • Yuille St/Centenary Ave

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 fast food · 1 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 24 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 59 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
34/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.25
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.02
Food & drink(2)
  • Carl's Jr.Fast food

    Unit 1 2269 Melton Highway

  • KFCFast food
Shopping(2)
  • Convenience store
  • FoodaryConvenience store
Sport & outdoors(5)
  • Park (4)
  • Playground
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(15)
  • Forty WinksBed
  • SnoozeBed
  • RepcoCar Parts
  • Supercheap AutoCar Parts
  • Car wash
  • Harvey NormanDepartment Store
  • PlushFurniture
  • Matt Jones MotorcyclesMotorcycle

    2259 Melton hwy

  • BCFOutdoor
  • Melton Golf Club Parking LotParking
  • Parking (2)
  • AmpolPetrol station
  • Shelter (2)
  • OfficeworksStationery
  • Track

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Hannah Watts ParkPark
  • Harry Allen ReservePark
  • Little Blind Creek ReservePark
  • Melton Botanic GardenPark
  • Rosina Drive ReservePark
  • Ryan Court ParkPark
  • The Willows Historic ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
29
Parks (OSM)
24

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Hospital (4.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • ClinicClinic
  • Melton Medical and Dental CentreClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
413
Participants per 1,000 residents
39.3

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

119 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of motor vehicle sales with associated car parking, landscaping and pylon signs.
    1-65 HIGH STREET MELTON 3337In progress
  • Development of the land with two warehouses with associated offices, car parking and landscaping and a reduction in the standard rate of car parking.
    5 COBRA STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans and permit associated with a medical centre by deleting reference to a dispensary in the preamble.
    221-223 STATION ROAD MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans and permit associated with a permit for mixed use develo pment to add the development of warehousing to the permit.
    24 HIGH STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans associated with a planning permit for the use and develo pment of the land for the purpose of restricted retail premises, trade supplies, landscape gardening supplies, office, convenience restaurant and food and drink premises creation of a road in a Road Zone (Category 1), development of factoryettes, erection of advertising signs and variation of particular provisions relating to loading, service station, carwash and bicycle facilities with associated car parking and landscaping
    24 HIGH STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Installation of a Satellite Dish to be placed on the land associated with the Melton Exchange Telecommunications Facility.
    58-60 BARRIES ROAD MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing building for the purpose of domestic animal boardin g (Cattery).
    15 HARRISON COURT MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of two warehouses with associated offices, car parking and landscaping and a reduction in car parking.
    71 COLLINS ROAD MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 12 Lot subdivision
    24 HIGH STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    49 COLLINS ROAD MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four lot subdivsion
    16 ROSINA DRIVE MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans and permit for a child care centre by deleting condition 1 from the permit requiring design changes and amending condition 5 to delete reference for the need to provide a pedestrian refuge island on O’Neills Road and making subsequent changes to layout and elevations of the child care centre.
    23 O'NEILLS ROAD MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged industrial subdivision, creation of access to a road in a Road Zone (Category One) and removal of native vegetation
    1 FEDERATION DRIVE MELTON 3337In progress
  • Development of the land for the purpose of six warehouses with associa ted offices, car parking and landscaping and a reduced rate of car parking.
    61 COLLINS ROAD MELTON 3337In progress
  • Development of the land for the purpose of two warehouses with associa ted offices, car parking and landscaping and a reduced rate of car parking.
    11 ZAL STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Erection and display of business identifcation and panel signs (replac ement and re-branding of existing signs).
    9-19 RESERVE ROAD MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land with a double-storey dwelling at the rear of an existing single-storey dwelling on the land, and an associated two-lot subdivision.
    30 QUAIL CRESCENT MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land with three dwellings.
    27 PALMERSTON STREET MELTON 3337Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Four lot subdivision
    62 UNITT STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    15-19 YUILLE STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land with a single-storey dwelling at the rear of an existing dwelling on the land.
    14 NORMA STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for the purposes of a Contractors Depot
    2120-2224 MELTON HIGHWAY MELTON 3337Lapsed
  • Use of land for the purpose of motor vehicle sales and repairs, associ ated buildings and works, and the erection and display of business identification signs and a pylon sign on the land.
    167 HIGH STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of an additional Warehouse with associated office, car parking and landscaping.
    1 Industrial DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for alterations to an existing industrial building
    4-6 Grant CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for domestic animal boarding (including animal day car e) construct and a reduction in car parking requirements
    2/27-29 NORTON DRIVE MELTON 3337Withdrawn
  • Use of the land for an Education Centre (Vocational Training), construct associated buildings and works (mezzanine level) and a reduction in car parking requirements.
    1/3 GLENVILLE DRIVE MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of land for five dwellings (comprising of four double-storey dwellings and one single-storey dwelling).
    49 GRETEL GROVE MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to develop land with a carport adjacent to an existing car sales building.
    1/154 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four lot subdivision and common property for four exising warehouses
    1/14 HARRISON COURT MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for an additional dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling.
    42 FALCON DRIVE MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to develop land for a warehouse, reduction in car parking requirements and landscaping.
    12 Zal StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of an existing dwelling for the purposes of a Veterinary Clinic (Medical Centre) with associated buildings and works, and the erection and display of a Business identification Sign.
    45 Barries RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for sale and consumption of liquor associated with On-premises Liquor Licence (Café and restaurant) and a proposed Restaurant.
    2T /415-429 HIGH STREET MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five (5) Lot subdivision; and Development of Five Warehouses with associated offices, car parking and landscaping and a reduction in car parking requirements.
    6 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE MELTON 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a convenience shop with associated red uction in car parking requirements, and display of business identification signage.
    506 HIGH STREET MELTON 3337Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to develop land for a warehouse, reduction in car parking requirements and landscaping
    3 Nitro DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for installation of new drive-through infrastructure including electronic signage, pylon sign, and painting of walls with marketing and business identification signage (Carls Jr).
    24 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to an existing medical centre
    33 Scott StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for pylon signs with business identification signage abutting a Road Zone Category 1.
    24 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

24 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 21/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, SMITH STREET20 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 21/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, ALEXANDRA STREET20 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 21/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SMITH STREET, HIGH STREET20 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.COBURNS ROAD, BARRIES ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.COBURNS ROAD, WESTERN IN-COBURNS RAMP OF30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, COBURNS-WESTERN IN RAMP ON30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-COBURNS RAMP OF30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.COBURNS-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, COBURNS ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN IN-COBURNS RAMP OF30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, COBURNS-WESTERN IN RAMP ON30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Hawke
Member of Parliament
Sam RAE (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,785
Turnout (2025)
91.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
0.0 pp

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.4%Labor 57.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.2 km away).

Coalition 38.1%Labor 61.9%

4.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.1 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • MeltonLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
  • KurunjangLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • CoburnLabor 62.7% · Coalition 37.3% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
  • West MeltonLabor 61.1% · Coalition 38.9% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
  • StrathtullohLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)5.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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