South Australia · Suburb Profile
Melton SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Melton, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Melton SA is 29 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melton is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Melton has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Melton has a population density of 1.1 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melton is $433.
There were 2 recorded offences in Melton in 2025-26, a rate of 69 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).
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Melton Population
Melton Median Income & Rent
Melton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Melton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Melton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Melton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Melton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Melton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Melton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Melton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Melton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Melton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Melton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Melton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Melton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Melton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Melton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Melton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Melton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Melton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Melton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Melton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Melton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Melton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Melton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Melton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Melton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Melton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Melton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Melton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Melton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Melton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Melton Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Melton vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melton
What is the population of Melton SA?
The population of Melton SA is 29 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².
What is the median income in Melton?
The median personal income in Melton SA is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $3,250 per week.
What are mortgage repayments in Melton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melton SA is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Melton?
The median age in Melton SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Melton a good suburb to live in?
Melton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 29.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40858. All dollar figures in AUD.