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Melton VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Melton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Melton VIC is 7,953 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melton is $539 per week ($28,028 per year). Median rent in Melton is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Melton has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Melton has a population density of 390.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Melton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melton is $1,300.

There were 2,369 recorded offences in Melton in 2025-25, a rate of 298 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (705 offences).

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Melton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Melton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$539/wk

$28,028 per year

#7844 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Melton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (3,963) Female 50.2% (3,989)

Population Density

390.4

people per km²

7,953 people · 20.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,303

Family income/wk

Melton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Melton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.3% 982 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.7% 894 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Melton Country of Birth

Australia

88.7%

England

3.4%

India

3.2%

Germany

0.9%

Bangladesh

0.8%

Greece

0.7%

China

0.6%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.6%

Croatia

0.5%

Fiji

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Melton Religion

No Religion

40.1%

Catholic

25.3%

Not stated

12.6%

Anglican

7.9%

Islam

4.3%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Eastern Orthodox

2.9%

Baptist

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Melton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Melton Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.1%

IAL Punjabi

9.4%

Vietnamese

9.3%

SAL Tot

7.3%

Arabic

6.4%

Bengali

6.2%

Turkish

5.9%

Serbian

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Melton Employment

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Employed full-time

27.8% 1,547 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 862 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 283 people

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Not in labour force

51.7% 2,876 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Melton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.1%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.4%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Melton Occupation

Community & Personal Service

19.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Professionals

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.6%

Labourers

10.1%

Managers

7.9%

Sales Workers

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Melton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Engineering

18.6%

Society & Culture

16.9%

Education

9.3%

Health

9.3%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Information Technology

4.2%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Melton Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Melton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.2%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Melton Marital Status

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Married

37.7% 2,437

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Separated

4.9% 315

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Divorced

12.4% 802

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Widowed

6.1% 393

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Never married

38.9% 2,517

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Melton Ancestry

Australian

26.8%

English

26.6%

Other

14.0%

Irish

7.3%

Scottish

6.2%

Maltese

4.8%

Italian

3.3%

German

2.7%

Filipino

2.2%

Indian

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Chinese

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Melton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.2%

Secondary — Government

23.8%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Pre-school

10.7%

Primary — Catholic

7.3%

Secondary — Catholic

4.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Melton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.5% 1,652

✅

No need for assistance

88.5% 12,747

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Melton Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.5% 496

—

Not a volunteer

91.5% 5,315

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Melton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.3%

$300-$449/mo

3.8%

$450-$599/mo

3.7%

$600-$799/mo

6.1%

$800-$999/mo

9.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Melton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.1%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Walked only

2.2%

Truck

1.7%

Train

1.6%

Other

0.7%

Bus

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Bicycle

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Melton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.7%

1 vehicle

44.4%

2 vehicles

30.4%

3 vehicles

10.2%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Melton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

12.1%

3 bedrooms

64.6%

4 bedrooms

18.4%

5 bedrooms

2.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Melton Population Mobility

12.7%

moved in the last year

37.6%

moved in the last 5 years

9.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Melton Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

396

Indigenous residents

14,073

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Melton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,043

Asthma

401

Diabetes

351

Arthritis

338

Lung condition

264

Heart disease

246

Kidney disease

144

Cancer

126

Stroke

113

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Melton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Melton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.7%

Couple — no children

24.1%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — children under 15

13.9%

One parent — no children under 15

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Melton Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Previously served

2.8% 162

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Never served

97.2% 5,676

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Melton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 944

—

Did not provide

83.7% 4,830

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Melton Children Ever Born

No children

27.9%

1 child

14.9%

2 children

27.7%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

7.7%

5+ children

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Melton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

163

1961–1970

261

1971–1980

191

1981–1990

214

1991–2000

203

2001–2010

397

2011–2015

317

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Melton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

22.6%

15–29 hours

10.3%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Melton Household Size

1 person

33.1%

2 persons

31.5%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

10.6%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Melton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,178

Moved from VIC

699

Moved — same area (SA2)

121

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Melton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.5%

Step family — no other children

10.8%

Blended family — no other children

6.6%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Melton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2,369 total

Theft

705

Justice Procedures

520

Assault

353

Property Damage

197

Drug Offences

187

Break & Enter

135

Fraud

123

Weapons

Public Order

Robbery

Other

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Melton Schools

schools nearby

government

966

avg ICSEA score

2,560

total students

Muhammadiyah Australia College Independent

Combined · Prep-9 · 182 students

1052

ICSEA

St Dominic's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 369 students

967

ICSEA

Melton Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 507 students

961

ICSEA

Kurunjang Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 873 students

947

ICSEA

Kurunjang Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 590 students

942

ICSEA

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College Independent

Secondary · 11-12 · 39 students

929

ICSEA

Heathdale Christian College - Melton Campus Independent

Combined

Western English Language School-Melton Campus Government

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Melton Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,058/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Melton

Your weekly income

≈ $4,585/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $758/wk

Rent share 28.4%

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Pop: 3,997 Income: $1,000/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melton

What is the population of Melton VIC?

The population of Melton VIC is 7,953 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 390.4 people per km².Melton is ranked #888 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Melton?

The median personal income in Melton VIC is $539 per week, or $28,028 per year.The median household income is $1,058 per week.Family income is $1,303 per week.Melton is ranked #7,844 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Melton?

Median rent in Melton VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Melton ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Melton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melton 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?

The median age in Melton VIC is 40 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 Victoria with a population of 7,953.The median income is $539/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% 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: 21642. All dollar figures in AUD.