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Melton South VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Melton South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Melton South VIC is 11,362 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melton South is $568 per week ($29,536 per year). Median rent in Melton South is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Melton South has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Melton South has a population density of 2211.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Melton South is India. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melton South is $1,300.
There were 1,421 recorded offences in Melton South in 2025-25, a rate of 125 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (461 offences).
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Melton South Population
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Melton South Demographics
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Melton South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Melton South Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Melton South Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Melton South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Melton South Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Melton South Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Melton South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Melton South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Melton South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Melton South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Melton South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Melton South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Melton South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Melton South Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Melton South School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Melton South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Melton South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Melton South Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Melton South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Melton South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Melton South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Melton South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Melton South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Melton South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Melton South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Melton South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Melton South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Melton South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Melton South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Melton South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Melton South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Melton South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Melton South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Melton South Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Melton South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1,421 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Melton South Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melton South
What is the population of Melton South VIC?
The population of Melton South VIC is 11,362 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2211.4 people per km².Melton South is ranked #497 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Melton South?
The median personal income in Melton South VIC is $568 per week, or $29,536 per year.The median household income is $1,209 per week.Family income is $1,402 per week.Melton South is ranked #7,519 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Melton South?
Median rent in Melton South VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 24.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Melton South ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Melton South?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melton South VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Melton South?
The median age in Melton South VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Melton South a good suburb to live in?
Melton South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 11,362.The median income is $568/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21643. All dollar figures in AUD.