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Melonba

NSW 2765 · Blacktown

1,439 (2021) → 2,800 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)

44
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,439
Population
$1.27M
Median house (2025)
5
Safety score
27
Transport score

Melonba is a high growth suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2765, about 43km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.27M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 27/100, and is about 37km inland. Melonba has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.

42.5 km
To Sydney CBD
37.4 km
To coast
$800/wk
Median rent (house)
5.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,439
Population
31
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$2,859
vs NSW median+54.5%
Bachelor degree or higher67.8%
Born in Australia38.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse419 / 0 / 4

Top countries of birth: India (30.99%), Philippines (12.51%), Pakistan (2.29%), Nepal (1.67%), Fiji (1.18%)

Top languages: Punjabi (13.9%), Tagalog (8.34%), Gujarati (6.95%), Hindi (5.28%), Filipino (5%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.27M+4.3%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$800 / $600 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

5
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling625/100k
17
Steal from dwelling1,181/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft625/100k
38
Domestic assault2,641/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
12
Non-domestic assault834/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 251 (all categories, latest year)17,443 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

89

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

117
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Northbourne Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1094

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Luke's ArrungaCombined · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1033
  • St Lukes Catholic College (Primary)Primary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1101
  • Marsden Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1044
  • Australian Christian College - Marsden ParkCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1088
  • Willmot Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 825
  • Shalvey Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 837
  • Marsden Park Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.2km
  • Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 840
  • Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 874
  • Llandilo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 958
  • Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 865
  • Bidwill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 837

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

27
20Bus
CBD commute (est.)140 min (bus)
Nearest train stationRiverstone (5.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.3°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
800mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
10 in suburbCafes/Rest.
103 in suburbParks
71 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
152 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Druitt Hospital (8.7 km)
Nearest vet6.5 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (22.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

48

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
15
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

84

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

10
Parks
1
Nature reserves
33
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

38

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services2
Services per 1,000 residents1.39

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate18.11%
Projected population 20414,088
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blacktown

Shanes ParkData not available24transportMarsden Park$1.27M46transportAngus$200K50transportWillmot$802K60transportShalvey$1.00M60transportBidwill$1.00M60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Melonba

Is Melonba safe?

Melonba has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 17,443 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Melonba?

In Melonba, the median house price is $1.27M. Median weekly house rent is $800.

How far is Melonba from Sydney CBD?

Melonba is about 42.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 140 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Melonba?

Melonba has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1094 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Melonba?

Melonba has a transport score of 27/100 and 20 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.