Grangefields vs Melton
The verdict
Melton rates higher for liveability (50 vs 29). Grangefields is closer to the coast (24.9 km vs 28.4 km).
Scores
GrangefieldsMelton
| Grangefields | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 45 |
| Transport | 35 | 44 |
| Education | 26 | 39 |
| Liveability | 29 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grangefields | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 132 | 7,953 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,125 | $1,058 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.6% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 62.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Grangefields High Growth · Melton High Growth
Property
| Grangefields | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $463K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $370K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -3.3% |
| 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
| Grangefields | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 842 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 3,030 | 792 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 758 | 842 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 305,303 | 17,679 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grangefields | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Grangefields · Melton
Transport
| Grangefields | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Grangefields | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.9 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.4 km | 34.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.3 km | 15.8 km |
Population & growth
| Grangefields | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 132 | 7,953 |
| Estimated 2025 | 264 | 8,179 |
| Projected 2041 | 301 | 18,110 |
| Annual growth rate | 18.92% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Grangefields or Melton?
Melton has the higher transport score (Grangefields 35/100 vs Melton 44/100).
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