SuburbCheck

Melton West

VIC 3337 · Melton

8,784 (2021) → 9,276 est. (2025) · High Growth

51
Overall score

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

8,784
Population
$533K
Median house (2024)
53
Safety score
49
Transport score

Melton West is a high growth suburb in Melton, VIC 3337, about 40km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $533K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 49/100, and is about 32km inland. Melton West has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.

40.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
32.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
3.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

8,784
Population
36
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,450
vs NSW median-21.6%
Bachelor degree or higher22.3%
Born in Australia67.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,772 / 0 / 184

Top countries of birth: India (3.38%), England (2.8%), New Zealand (2.42%), Philippines (1.51%), Malta (1.17%)

Top languages: Punjabi (1.99%), Arabic (0.97%), Vietnamese (0.93%), Hindi (0.9%), Samoan (0.89%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$533K-10.4%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

53
Residential

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

41
Break & enter dwelling467/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
37
Motor vehicle theft421/100k
59
Domestic assault672/100k
16
Robbery182/100k
61
Non-domestic assault694/100k

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: 874 (all categories, latest year)9,950 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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

44

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

37
Within 10km8 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 992 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Francis Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1017
  • OneSchool Global VicCombined · IndependentICSEA 992
  • St Catherine of Siena SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 989
  • Wedge Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 972
  • Melton Specialist SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 952
  • Melton Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 941
  • Melton West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 930
  • OneSchool Global Vic - Melton CentreCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Arnolds Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 998
  • Melton Christian College - Toolern Vale CampusCombined · Independent · 2.9km
  • Melton Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1040
  • Coburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 946
  • Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 926
  • Heathdale Christian College - Melton CampusCombined · Independent · 3.6km
  • Western English Language School-Melton Campus (interim name)Combined · Government · 3.7km
  • St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 974
  • Al Iman CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1042
  • Melton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 976
  • Staughton CollegeSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 963
  • Kurunjang Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 948

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

49
54Bus
CBD commute (est.)132 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMelton Railway (3.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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.

44 in suburbSupermarkets
55 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2713 in suburbParks
106 in suburbPlaygrounds
4Pools
20 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
44 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
2910 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBacchus Marsh & Melton Regional Hospital (9.5 km)
Nearest vet9.3 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (26.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

17

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
29
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

30

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

27
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

3

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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 VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

50

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

3
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.80

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.37%
Projected population 204120,002
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Melton

Brookfield$559K51transportHarkness$550K25transportMelton South$490K89transportExfordData not available35transportKurunjang$513K44transportWeir Views$570K49transport

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Frequently asked questions about Melton West

Is Melton West safe?

Melton West has a residential safety score of 53/100, 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 9,950 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Melton West?

In Melton West, the .

How far is Melton West from Melbourne CBD?

Melton West is about 40.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 132 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Melton West?

Melton West has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 970 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Melton West?

Melton West has a transport score of 49/100 and 54 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.