Melton South vs Weir Views
The verdict
Melton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $493K versus $565K in Weir Views. Melton South rates higher for transport (89 vs 49). Weir Views rates higher for education (54 vs 44). Weir Views is closer to the coast (27.1 km vs 28.5 km).
Scores
| Melton South | Weir Views | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 50 |
| Transport | 89 | 49 |
| Education | 44 | 54 |
| Liveability | 80 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melton South | Weir Views | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,362 | 4,348 |
| Median age | 35 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,209 | $1,780 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.9% | 38.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 53.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.3 |
Growth: Melton South High Growth · Weir Views High Growth
Property
| Melton South | Weir Views | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $493K | $565K |
| Median unit price | $353K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.0% | 1.8% |
| 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 | Weir Views | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 519 | 322 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 334 | 391 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 898 | 1,173 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,361 | 6,624 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melton South | Weir Views | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: Melton South · Weir Views
Transport
| Melton South | Weir Views | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 49 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 120 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 390 m | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Melton South | Weir Views | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 17 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.5 km | 27.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.5 km | 36.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 13.1 km |
Population & growth
| Melton South | Weir Views | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,362 | 4,348 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,319 | 5,862 |
| Projected 2041 | 25,873 | 9,901 |
| Annual growth rate | 7.76% | 7.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Melton South or Weir Views?
Weir Views has the higher residential safety score (Melton South 49/100 vs Weir Views 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Melton South or Weir Views?
Melton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $493K versus $565K.
Which has better schools, Melton South or Weir Views?
Weir Views has a higher average school ICSEA (Melton South 984 vs Weir Views 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Melton South or Weir Views?
Melton South has the higher transport score (Melton South 89/100 vs Weir Views 49/100).
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