Melonba
NSW 2765 · Blacktown
1,439 (2021) → 2,800 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Melonba is a high growth suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2765, about 43km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.29M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 28/100, 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2765 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Melonba Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1098
- Northbourne Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
- Melonba High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1073
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary)Secondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1088
- St Luke’s Catholic College (Primary)Primary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1106
- St Luke's ArrungaCombined · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1046
- Marsden Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1060
- Australian Christian College - Marsden ParkCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1101
- Willmot Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 817
- Shalvey Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 837
- Marsden Park Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1109
- Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 828
- Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 866
- Llandilo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 941
- Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 855
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 15,983 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Melonba?
In Melonba, the median house price is $1.29M. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Melonba from Sydney CBD?
Melonba is about 42.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 116 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Melonba?
Melonba has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1089 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Melonba?
Melonba has a transport score of 28/100 and 20 bus stops.