Melton South
VIC 3338 · Melton
11,362 (2021) → 15,319 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Melton South is a high growth suburb in Melton, VIC 3338, about 37km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $493K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is about 28km inland. Melton South has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3338 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (6.3%), Myanmar (2.48%), New Zealand (2.44%), England (2.09%), Philippines (1.69%)
Top languages: Punjabi (4.81%), Urdu (2.21%), Bengali (2.05%), Hindi (1.31%), Samoan (1.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 991 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Al Iman CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1059
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1000
- Melton South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 962
- Staughton CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 956
- Coburn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 932
- Melton Secondary College-CaLM Link up CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Melton Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1044
- Strathtulloh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1024
- Binap Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 972
- Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 929
- Melton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 944
- Melton Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 951
- St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1024
- St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 967
- Melton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 961
- Melton West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 925
- OneSchool Global VicCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 984
- OneSchool Global Vic - Melton CentreCombined · Independent · 3.3km
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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 VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Melton South
Is Melton South safe?
Melton South has a residential safety score of 49/100, 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 8,361 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Melton South?
In Melton South, the .
How far is Melton South from Melbourne CBD?
Melton South is about 36.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 81 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Melton South?
Melton South has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 982 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Melton South?
Melton South has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 39 bus stops.