Gatum vs Melville Forest
The verdict
Melville Forest is closer to the coast (84.9 km vs 97.5 km).
Scores
GatumMelville Forest
| Gatum | Melville Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 25 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 62 | 65 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gatum | Melville Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35 | 63 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $1,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.9% | 40.6% |
| Born in Australia | 91.4% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Gatum Declining · Melville Forest Declining
Property
| Gatum | Melville Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Gatum | Melville Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,857 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,857 | 3,175 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gatum | Melville Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gatum · Melville Forest
Transport
| Gatum | Melville Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 77.8 km | 91.4 km |
Liveability
| Gatum | Melville Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 710 | 710 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 97.5 km | 84.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 269.4 km | 275.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 39.8 km | 31.6 km |
Population & growth
| Gatum | Melville Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 35 | 63 |
| Estimated 2025 | 35 | 62 |
| Projected 2041 | 34 | 61 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | -0.40% |
Common questions
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