MELTON梅尔顿

MELTON is situated in Western Melbourne and houses a population of 7,953 residents across a density of 390 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows significant growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.5M, representing a substantial 96% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $0.4M with a 52% rise over the same 10-year period.

Education: Educational options in the area include two notable secondary schools based on VCAA 2025 VCE results. The local public option, Kurunjang Secondary College, holds the #212 ranking among public schools, while families seeking private education can consider St Francis Catholic College, which ranks #193 among private institutions.

Safety: Crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) indicate the area experiences a crime rate of 20,345 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 2.99 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing it above the state's average crime levels.

Demographics: The suburb maintains a relatively small Chinese community, with Chinese residents representing 1.90% of the population, equating to approximately 151 individuals.

Transport: Melton sits approximately 48.7km from the CBD, with typical car journey times of around 44 minutes. The suburb currently lacks direct train station access, making car travel the primary connection to central Melbourne.