Daw Park vs Melrose Park
The verdict
Melrose Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.32M in Daw Park. Daw Park rates higher for education (81 vs 75). Daw Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 32 min). On the separate residential safety score, Daw Park rates higher (93 vs 78/100 in Melrose Park).
Scores
| Daw Park | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 77 |
| Transport | 83 | 81 |
| Education | 81 | 75 |
| Liveability | 75 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Daw Park | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,705 | 2,319 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,639 | $1,583 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.8% | 46.4% |
| Born in Australia | 73.0% | 74.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Daw Park Stable · Melrose Park Stable
Property
| Daw Park | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.0% | 1.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Daw Park | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 129 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 74 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,255 | 6,511 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Daw Park | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,093 |
See the full school list on each profile: Daw Park · Melrose Park
Transport
| Daw Park | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Daw Park | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.4 km | 6.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Daw Park | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,705 | 2,319 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,743 | 2,351 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,779 | 2,382 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Daw Park or Melrose Park?
Daw Park has the higher residential safety score (Daw Park 93/100 vs Melrose Park 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Daw Park or Melrose Park?
Melrose Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.32M.
Which has better public transport, Daw Park or Melrose Park?
Daw Park has the higher transport score (Daw Park 83/100 vs Melrose Park 81/100).
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