Melton
VIC 3337 · Melton
7,953 (2021) → 8,179 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Melton is a high growth suburb in Melton, VIC 3337, about 34km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $463K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 44/100, and is about 28km inland. Melton has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 28/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3337 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.67%), New Zealand (2.67%), India (2.21%), Philippines (1.67%), Malta (1.42%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (1.41%), Punjabi (1.37%), Arabic (0.96%), Samoan (0.86%), Tagalog (0.82%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 992 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Muhammadiyah Australia CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1052
- St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 967
- Melton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
- Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 929
- Western English Language School-Melton CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kurunjang Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 947
- Kurunjang Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 942
- Heathdale Christian College - Melton CampusCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- Melton West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 925
- Melton Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 951
- Melton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 944
- Coburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 932
- Thornhill Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1019
- St Francis Catholic College - Cobblebank CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4.7km
- Strathtulloh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1024
- Melton Christian College - Toolern Vale CampusCombined · Independent · 4.8km
- Melton Christian College - Online CampusCombined · Independent · 4.8km
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Is Melton safe?
Melton has a residential safety score of 28/100, 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 17,679 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Melton?
In Melton, the .
How far is Melton from Melbourne CBD?
Melton is about 34.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 95 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Melton?
Melton has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 977 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Melton?
Melton has a transport score of 44/100 and 59 bus stops.