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Melville NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Melville, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Melville NSW is 64 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melville is $1,274 per week ($66,248 per year). Median rent in Melville is $498 per week ($2,158 per month). Melville has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Melville has a population density of 11.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melville is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Melville in 2024-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Melville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Melville Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,274/wk

$66,248 per year

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Median Rent

$498/wk

$2,158 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Melville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.9% (27) Female 57.1% (36)

Population Density

11.5

people per km²

64 people · 5.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$3,062

Family income/wk

Melville Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Melville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.1% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.9% 9 dwellings

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

Melville Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Melville Religion

No Religion

34.4%

Anglican

28.1%

Catholic

26.6%

Not stated

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Melville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

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

Melville Employment

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Employed full-time

31.8% 14 people

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Employed part-time

13.6% 6 people

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Not in labour force

54.5% 24 people

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

Melville Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

30.3%

Postgraduate Degree

24.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.2%

Certificate III/IV

21.2%

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

Melville Occupation

Professionals

58.3%

Managers

41.7%

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

Melville Field of Study

Engineering

57.1%

Health

21.4%

Management & Commerce

21.4%

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

Melville Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Melville Weekly Household Income

$3,000-$3,499/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Melville Marital Status

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Married

58.3% 28

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Divorced

20.8% 10

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Never married

20.8% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Melville Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

18.4%

Irish

16.1%

Scottish

16.1%

Russian

5.7%

French

3.4%

German

3.4%

Sri Lankan

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Melville School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

57.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

42.9%

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

Melville Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 121

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

Melville Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.5% 12

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Not a volunteer

75.5% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Melville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

28.6%

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

Melville Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.3%

2 vehicles

35.3%

3 vehicles

29.4%

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

Melville Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.8%

3 bedrooms

43.8%

4 bedrooms

37.5%

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

Melville Population Mobility

5.4%

moved in the last year

13.5%

moved in the last 5 years

8.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Melville Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

110

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Melville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Melville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk

16.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

22.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.9%

$3,500+/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Melville Family Structure

Couple — no children

60.5%

Couple — children under 15

32.6%

Couple — no children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Melville Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 3

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Never served

93.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Melville Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 8

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Did not provide

84.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Melville Children Ever Born

1 child

33.3%

2 children

33.3%

4 children

33.3%

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

Melville When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Melville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.9%

5–14 hours

34.1%

15–29 hours

40.9%

30+ hours

9.1%

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

Melville Household Size

1 person

12.5%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

16.7%

5 persons

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Melville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Melville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Melville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Melville Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,958/wk

Median Rent $498/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.4%

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

If you earn X in Melville

Your weekly income

≈ $8,485/month

Median rent $498/wk

Left after rent $1,460/wk

Rent share 25.4%

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Income: $1,328/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $48/wk

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Income: $1,110/wk Rent: $460/wk Save: $38/wk

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Income: $1,283/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $48/wk

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Income: $1,182/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $48/wk

Glenbrook

Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $490/wk Save: $8/wk

Kurrajong Heights

Income: $1,055/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $48/wk

Gundaroo

Income: $1,352/wk Rent: $475/wk Save: $23/wk

Melville vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Afterlee

Pop: 32 Income: $596/wk

Bidgeemia

Pop: 32 Income: $900/wk

Bindera

Pop: 32 Income: $612/wk Rent: $120/wk

Carrington (Mid-Coast - NSW)

Pop: 32 Income: $574/wk Rent: $370/wk

Carrington Falls

Pop: 32 Income: $724/wk Rent: $550/wk

Cedar Creek (Cessnock - NSW)

Pop: 32 Income: $687/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melville

What is the population of Melville NSW?

The population of Melville NSW is 64 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Melville?

The median personal income in Melville NSW is $1,274 per week, or $66,248 per year.The median household income is $1,958 per week.Family income is $3,062 per week.

How much is rent in Melville?

Median rent in Melville NSW is $498 per week ($2,158 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Melville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melville NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Melville?

The median age in Melville NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Melville a good suburb to live in?

Melville is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 64.The median income is $1,274/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 12575. All dollar figures in AUD.