Exford vs Melton South
The verdict
Melton South rates higher for transport (89 vs 35). Melton South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (81 vs 126 min).
Scores
ExfordMelton South
| Exford | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 72 |
| Transport | 35 | 89 |
| Education | 40 | 44 |
| Liveability | 29 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Exford | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 133 | 11,362 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $1,209 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 24.9% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 58.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Exford High Growth · Melton South High Growth
Property
| Exford | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $493K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $353K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -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
| Exford | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 752 | 519 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 334 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,504 | 898 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,534 | 8,361 |
Exford is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Exford | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 984 |
See the full school list on each profile: Exford · Melton South
Transport
| Exford | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 126 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 390 m |
Liveability
| Exford | 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 | 0 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.7 km | 28.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.1 km | 36.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 12.5 km |
Population & growth
| Exford | Melton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 133 | 11,362 |
| Estimated 2025 | 189 | 15,319 |
| Projected 2041 | 303 | 25,873 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.18% | 7.76% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Exford or Melton South?
Exford has a higher average school ICSEA (Exford 994 vs Melton South 984; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Exford or Melton South?
Melton South has the higher transport score (Exford 35/100 vs Melton South 89/100).
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