Suburbs Melville Forest

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Melville Forest VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Melville Forest VIC is 63 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melville Forest is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Melville Forest is $150 per week ($650 per month). Melville Forest has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Melville Forest has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melville Forest is $797.

There were 1 recorded offences in Melville Forest in 2025-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Melville Forest Map

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📍 Melville Forest, Victoria — 37.4827°S, 141.8547°E

Crime: Low Med High

Melville Forest Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Melville Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$743/wk
$38,636 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$797/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Melville Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (30) Female 48.3% (28)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
63 people · 101.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Melville Forest Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Melville Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 9 dwellings

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

Melville Forest Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Melville Forest Religion

No Religion
36.2%
Catholic
20.3%
Anglican
18.8%
Not stated
13.0%
Uniting Church
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Melville Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
77.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.9%

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

Melville Forest Employment

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Employed full-time
46.3% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
31.7% 13 people
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Not in labour force
22.0% 9 people

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

Melville Forest Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
54.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.7%
Certificate III/IV
22.7%

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

Melville Forest Occupation

Managers
57.9%
Professionals
21.1%
Sales Workers
21.1%

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

Melville Forest Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
22.2%
Education
22.2%
Management & Commerce
22.2%
Architecture & Building
16.7%
Health
16.7%

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

Melville Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Melville Forest Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
36.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Melville Forest Marital Status

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Married
68.0% 34
↔️
Separated
6.0% 3
🕊️
Widowed
6.0% 3
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Never married
20.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Melville Forest Ancestry

Australian
35.7%
English
29.8%
Irish
13.1%
Scottish
13.1%
Other
4.8%
German
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Melville Forest School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
41.2%
Pre-school
29.4%
Primary — Government
29.4%

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

Melville Forest Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 110

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

Melville Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer
56.4% 22
—
Not a volunteer
43.6% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Melville Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.0%
Truck
13.0%

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

Melville Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
22.2%
3 vehicles
44.4%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Melville Forest Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.9%
4 bedrooms
21.1%
5 bedrooms
21.1%

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

Melville Forest Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
34.5%
moved in the last 5 years
77.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Melville Forest Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
132
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Melville Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
13.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Melville Forest Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
68.8%
Couple — no children
20.8%
Couple — no children under 15
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Melville Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.4% 5
—
Did not provide
89.6% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Melville Forest Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Melville Forest When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

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

Melville Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.5%
5–14 hours
22.7%
15–29 hours
15.9%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Melville Forest Household Size

1 person
20.7%
2 persons
27.6%
3 persons
17.2%
4 persons
17.2%
6+ persons
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Melville Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Melville Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Melville Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Melville Forest

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,037/wk
Rent share 12.6%

Melville Forest vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Archies Creek
Pop: 32 Income: $466/wk Rent: $300/wk
Bungal
Pop: 32 Income: $956/wk Rent: $348/wk
Dutson
Pop: 32 Income: $574/wk Rent: $500/wk
Fernihurst
Pop: 32 Income: $1,031/wk
Gladfield (Vic.)
Pop: 32 Income: $589/wk Rent: $225/wk
Lindsay Point
Pop: 32 Income: $1,109/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melville Forest

What is the population of Melville Forest VIC?

The population of Melville Forest VIC is 63 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Melville Forest?

The median personal income in Melville Forest VIC is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Melville Forest?

Median rent in Melville Forest VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Melville Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melville Forest VIC is $797. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Melville Forest?

The median age in Melville Forest VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Melville Forest a good suburb to live in?

Melville Forest is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 63.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 21645. All dollar figures in AUD.