Brookfield vs Melton South
The verdict
Melton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $493K versus $559K in Brookfield. Melton South rates higher for transport (89 vs 51). Melton South is closer to the coast (28.5 km vs 31.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Brookfield rates higher (77 vs 49/100 in Melton South).
Scores
| Brookfield | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 72 |
| Transport | 51 | 89 |
| Education | 48 | 44 |
| Liveability | 61 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brookfield | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,782 | 11,362 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,642 | $1,209 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.7% | 24.9% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 58.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Brookfield High Growth · Melton South High Growth
Property
| Brookfield | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $559K | $493K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $353K |
| House price YoY | -0.3% | -1.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brookfield | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 380 | 519 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 334 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 352 | 898 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,996 | 8,361 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brookfield | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 984 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brookfield · Melton South
Transport
| Brookfield | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 390 m |
Liveability
| Brookfield | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.0 km | 28.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.2 km | 36.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 12.5 km |
Population & growth
| Brookfield | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,782 | 11,362 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,559 | 15,319 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,552 | 25,873 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.75% | 7.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brookfield or Melton South?
Brookfield has the higher residential safety score (Brookfield 77/100 vs Melton South 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Brookfield or Melton South?
Melton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $493K versus $559K.
Which has better schools, Brookfield or Melton South?
Brookfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Brookfield 1040 vs Melton South 984; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brookfield or Melton South?
Melton South has the higher transport score (Brookfield 51/100 vs Melton South 89/100).
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