Melton South vs Melton West
The verdict
Melton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $493K versus $533K in Melton West. Melton South rates higher for transport (89 vs 49). Melton South is closer to the coast (28.5 km vs 32.5 km).
Scores
| Melton South | Melton West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 51 |
| Transport | 89 | 49 |
| Education | 44 | 42 |
| Liveability | 80 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melton South | Melton West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,362 | 8,784 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,209 | $1,450 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.9% | 22.3% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Melton South High Growth · Melton West High Growth
Property
| Melton South | Melton West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $493K | $533K |
| Median unit price | $353K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.0% | -10.4% |
| 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
| Melton South | Melton West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 519 | 467 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 334 | 421 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 898 | 672 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,361 | 9,950 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melton South | Melton West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 8 |
| Government | 4 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 970 |
See the full school list on each profile: Melton South · Melton West
Transport
| Melton South | Melton West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 49 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 54 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 132 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 390 m | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Melton South | Melton West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 17 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.5 km | 32.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.5 km | 40.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Melton South | Melton West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,362 | 8,784 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,319 | 9,276 |
| Projected 2041 | 25,873 | 20,002 |
| Annual growth rate | 7.76% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Melton South or Melton West?
Melton West has the higher residential safety score (Melton South 49/100 vs Melton West 53/100).
Which is more affordable, Melton South or Melton West?
Melton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $493K versus $533K.
Which has better schools, Melton South or Melton West?
Melton South has a higher average school ICSEA (Melton South 984 vs Melton West 970; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Melton South or Melton West?
Melton South has the higher transport score (Melton South 89/100 vs Melton West 49/100).
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