Victoria · Suburb Profile
Melwood VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Melwood, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Melwood VIC is 17 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melwood is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Melwood is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Melwood has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Melwood has a population density of 3.1 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melwood is $2,600.
There were 2 recorded offences in Melwood in 2025-25, a rate of 118 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
Melwood Map
Melwood Population
Melwood Median Income & Rent
Melwood Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Melwood Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Melwood Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Melwood Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Melwood Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Melwood Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Melwood Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Melwood Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Melwood Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Melwood Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Melwood Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Melwood Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Melwood School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Melwood Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Melwood Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Melwood How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Melwood Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Melwood Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Melwood Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Melwood Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Melwood Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Melwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Melwood Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Melwood Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Melwood Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Melwood Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Melwood Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Melwood Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Melwood Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
If you earn X in Melwood
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Melwood vs State & National Average
Nearby Suburbs in VIC
Compare Melwood
Frequently Asked Questions About Melwood
What is the population of Melwood VIC?
The population of Melwood VIC is 17 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².
What is the median income in Melwood?
The median personal income in Melwood VIC is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $900 per week.
How much is rent in Melwood?
Median rent in Melwood VIC is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 27.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.
What are mortgage repayments in Melwood?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melwood VIC is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Melwood?
The median age in Melwood VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Melwood a good suburb to live in?
Melwood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 17.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.2% 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: 21646. All dollar figures in AUD.