Melton vs Plumpton
The verdict
Melton rates higher for transport (44 vs 0). Plumpton is closer to the coast (26.8 km vs 28.4 km).
Scores
MeltonPlumpton
| Melton | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 |
| Transport | 44 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 26 |
| Liveability | 50 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melton | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,953 | 79 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,058 | $1,812 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.6% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 62.9% | 58.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.5 |
Growth: Melton High Growth · Plumpton High Growth
Property
| Melton | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $463K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $370K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.3% | 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
Safety
| Melton | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 842 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 792 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 842 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,679 | 12,658 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melton | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | Data not available |
Transport
| Melton | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 115 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Melton | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 24 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.4 km | 26.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.5 km | 31.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.8 km | 17.2 km |
Population & growth
| Melton | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,953 | 79 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,179 | 191 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,110 | 180 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 24.70% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Melton or Plumpton?
Melton has the higher transport score (Melton 44/100 vs Plumpton 0/100).
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