Median house price
$649k
+19% change
VIC · Melton Council
Melton West, 3337
Est. population · Jun 2025
10,120
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.0%
Median age
36
Median income
$1,450/wk
Employment rate
52.8%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$648,500
Languages at home
23.2%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
In Melton Council, Melton West is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. 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. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of 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, plus schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Melton West snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
10,120
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
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
#109
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
79th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
46th
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
- 54.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 30% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1588th in Australia
- State rank
- 375th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #109 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #260 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $648,500
- Median price change
- +19.2%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
10,120(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +6.0% over 5 years · 51th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +6.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +42
- Change in 5 years
- +571
- Growth rank in VIC
- 51th 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 (~11,850), extrapolated at +3.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 8,784
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,450
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 152 of 3,106
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 52.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,772 / 184 / 0
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)
- 1,132
- Against the person
- 233
- Against property
- 658
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 111.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 78.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.1%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage105
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle85
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store186
- B49 Other Theft91
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order79
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 999
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 46th
School list
- OneSchool Global VicCombined · Independent · ICSEA 984 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 556 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Catherine of Siena SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1002 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 522 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Francis Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1012 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 1,846 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Wedge Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 848 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Arnolds Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 724 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
54 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bulmans Rd/Westlake Dr
- Helen Ct/Trethowan Ave
- Helen Ct/Trethowan Ave
- High St/Trethowan Ave
- High St/Trethowan Ave
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 13 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 54 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.48
Community(4)
- Catholic Regional College MeltonSchool
109-141 Bulmans Road
- OneSchool Global Melton CampusSchool
775 High Street
- St Catherine of Siena Primary SchoolSchool
109-141 Bulmans Road
- Wedge Park Primary SchoolSchool
27 Cambrian Way
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Arthur Westlake Memorial ReservePark
- Cambrian Way ReservePark
- Park (6)
- Cambrian way playgroundPlayground
- Playground (2)
- West Lake PlaygroundPlayground
- Sports field
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(5)
- Parking (6)
- Truck ParkingParking
- Public toilets
- Shelter (6)
- Track (7)
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Arthur Westlake Memorial ReservePark
- Cambrian Way ReservePark
- West Melton Recreation ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Hospital (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- HospitalHospital
- Melton Health HubBarries RoadHospital
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Westcare Medical CentreBarries RoadClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 503
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 49.7
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 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).
25 planning-related records
2021· 16 proposals
September 2021
- Development of the land with a single-storey dwelling at the rear of an existing dwelling on the land.16 PAMELA COURT MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Two lot subdivision49 ARGYLL CIRCUIT MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for the purpose of an Emergency Services Facility (Ambulance Station).759 HIGH STREET MELTON WEST 3337NOD issued by a delegate
July 2021
- Development of the land with a single-storey dwelling next to an exist ing double-storey dwelling on the land.363 CENTENARY AVENUE MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Buildings and works associated with an existing restaurant involving the construction of an outdoor dining area, the erection and display of internally illuminated business identification signage and the use of land for sale and consumption of liquor (on-premises liquor licence)2A /533-555 HIGH STREET MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Buildings and works for alterations to the building cladding565 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of land for two double storey dwellings on a lot15 LINLITHGOW WAY MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Buildings and works to an existing Education Centre (Melton Catholic R egional College) comprising a new building (replacement of B-Block Building) and alterations to an existing building (Clairvaux Building).109-141 BULMANS ROAD MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to an existing Education Centre (Melton Catholic Regional College) comprising alterations to extend existing buildings (Gadal Building and Staff Building).109-141 BULMANS ROAD MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land with two single-storey dwellings.75 ARGYLL CIRCUIT MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Use and development of the land for Farm Shed (Outbuilding) in conjunction with the existing use of the land for rural residential purposes.143 The Bullock TrackPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Two Lot Subdivision.7 Shalimar PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision of two existing dwellings and common property5A Grenville PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for alterations for “Click & Collect” car parking bays and signage (Coles, Woodgrove Shopping Centre)1R /533-555 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Buildings and works for alterations to the rear of the building for the building for the construction of an external staircase (Coles, Woodgrove Shopping Centre).1R /533-555 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to build a Single Storey Dwelling next to the existing Dwell ing instead of a Two storey Dwelling.254 Bulmans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals
December 2020
- Building and works for alterations and extension to the existing build ing, new business signage, and civil works to create pick up bays.1M /523-531 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for the purpose of a single dwelling with an associated outbuilding.780-790 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Buildings and works to upgrade an existing convenience restaurant invo lving building alterations, replacement of drive-through infrastructure, landscaping works, and various business identification signage.533-555 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of Three Double Storey Dwellings on one lot.15 Empress WayRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Development of four double-storey dwellings on the land.13 PAMELA COURT MELTON WEST 3337Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
September 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision7 Shalimar PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Buildings and works associated with an existing Supermarket.1R /533-555 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for the purpose of a Childcare Centre with associated car parking and landscaping and a reduction in car parking requirements213 Coburns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Two lot subdivision14 Cambrian WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- 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 IN-COBURNS RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY30 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 IN-COBURNS RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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.WESTERN IN-COBURNS RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY19 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- BRIDGE OVER DJERRIWARRH CREEKNH1658
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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 4.5 km away).
Coalition 37.7%Labor 62.3%
4.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- WestlakeLabor 61.8% · Coalition 38.2% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- HarknessLabor 63.7% · Coalition 36.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- West MeltonLabor 61.1% · Coalition 38.9% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- BrookfieldLabor 64.8% · Coalition 35.2% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- CoburnLabor 62.7% · Coalition 37.3% TPP (2025)3.3 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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