Kurunjang vs Melton
The verdict
Melton is more affordable, with a median house price of $463K versus $516K in Kurunjang. Melton is closer to the coast (28.4 km vs 30.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kurunjang rates higher (81 vs 28/100 in Melton).
Scores
| Kurunjang | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 45 |
| Transport | 44 | 44 |
| Education | 41 | 39 |
| Liveability | 47 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kurunjang | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,711 | 7,953 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | $1,058 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.8% | 18.6% |
| Born in Australia | 71.4% | 62.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kurunjang High Growth · Melton High Growth
Property
| Kurunjang | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $516K | $463K |
| Median unit price | $391K | $370K |
| House price YoY | -1.4% | -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
| Kurunjang | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 271 | 842 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | 792 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 429 | 842 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,370 | 17,679 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kurunjang | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kurunjang · Melton
Transport
| Kurunjang | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Kurunjang | 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 | 14 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.8 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.8 km | 34.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 15.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kurunjang | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,711 | 7,953 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,016 | 8,179 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,390 | 18,110 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kurunjang or Melton?
Kurunjang has the higher residential safety score (Kurunjang 81/100 vs Melton 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Kurunjang or Melton?
Melton is more affordable, with a median house price of $463K versus $516K.
Which has better schools, Kurunjang or Melton?
Melton has a higher average school ICSEA (Kurunjang 947 vs Melton 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kurunjang or Melton?
Kurunjang and Melton have similar transport scores.
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