Melton West, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Melton West VIC is 8,784 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melton West is $636 per week ($33,072 per year). Median rent in Melton West is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Melton West has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Melton West has a population density of 926 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Melton West is India. The most common religion is No religion (35.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melton West is $1,500.

There were 1,219 recorded offences in Melton West in 2025-25, a rate of 139 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (500 offences).

Population
8,784
Census 2021
Median income
$636/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Melton West vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Melton West is $636 a week, 17% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,019th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $4 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 22.1% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMelton WestTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$636/wk$767/wk −17%$766/wk
Household income$1,450/wk$1,687/wk −14%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$316/wk +1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,723/mo −13%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.1%19.1% +3.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Melton West, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Melton West Population

8,784 residents at the 2021 Census.

Melton West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$636/wk
$33,072 per year
Ranked 6,506 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Melton West Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,450/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 22.1%

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

Median rent in Melton West against your income

About $6,283 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,130/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Melton West Schools

12
schools nearby
6
government
988
avg ICSEA score
9,678
total students
Al Iman College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,149 students
1059
ICSEA
Melton Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,268 students
1044
ICSEA
St Francis Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,846 students
1012
ICSEA
St Catherine of Siena School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 522 students
1002
ICSEA
Arnolds Creek Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 724 students
999
ICSEA
OneSchool Global Vic Independent
Combined · 3-12 · 556 students
984
ICSEA
Wedge Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 848 students
976
ICSEA
Binap Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 406 students
972
ICSEA
Melton Specialist School Government
Combined · U · 406 students
951
ICSEA
Melton Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,433 students
944
ICSEA
Melton West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 520 students
925
ICSEA
OneSchool Global Vic - Melton Centre Independent
Combined

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

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Melton West Map

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Melton West, Victoria: 37.6781°S, 144.5412°E

Melton West Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (12)

People in Melton West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (4,324) Female 50.8% (4,458)

Population Density

926
people per km²
8,784 people · 9.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,658
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
3.4%
England
2.8%
New Zealand
2.4%
Philippines
1.5%
Malta
1.2%
Vietnam
0.7%
Samoa
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
2.0%
Arabic
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Hindi
0.9%
Samoan
0.9%
Spanish
0.8%
Bengali
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
31.3%
Australian
30.0%
Scottish
7.5%
Irish
7.4%
Italian
5.0%
Maltese
4.9%
German
3.7%
Indian
3.6%
Filipino
2.2%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
Chinese
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
35.2%
Catholic
23.4%
Not stated
8.2%
Anglican
7.0%
Islam
4.1%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Hinduism
2.9%
Other religions
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.1% 3,053
Separated
4.5% 312
Divorced
10.2% 706
Widowed
3.6% 252
Never married
37.6% 2,607

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.0%
Couple: no children
21.6%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
One parent: children under 15
12.8%
One parent: no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.6%
2 persons
31.3%
3 persons
18.7%
4 persons
15.9%
5 persons
7.8%
6+ persons
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Melton West

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,959 occupied private dwellings in Melton West at the 2021 Census, 23.1% were rented, 29.5% owned outright and 44.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 26 dwellings
Owned outright
29.5% 873 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.3% 1,310 dwellings
Rented
23.1% 683 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 65 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
3.9%
3 bedrooms
50.9%
4 bedrooms
38.4%
5 bedrooms
4.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
5.4%
$800-$999/mo
6.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.8%
1 vehicle
32.4%
2 vehicles
39.9%
3 vehicles
15.1%
4+ vehicles
8.9%

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

Work, income and education in Melton West

Employment

Employed full-time
34.2% 2,127 people
Employed part-time
19.8% 1,231 people
Unemployed
4.8% 296 people
Not in labour force
41.3% 2,569 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Community & Personal Service
18.2%
Professionals
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.9%
Managers
8.8%
Labourers
8.7%
Sales Workers
6.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.1%
Did not go to work
14.9%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Train
1.5%
Walked only
1.2%
Truck
1.0%
Other
0.7%
Bus
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Bicycle
0.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Bachelor Degree
19.5%
Postgraduate Degree
5.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Certificate I/II
3.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.3%
Engineering
17.7%
Society & Culture
15.8%
Health
9.7%
Education
9.6%
Architecture & Building
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Information Technology
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.3%
Secondary: Government
24.7%
Pre-school
10.1%
Vocational Education
9.5%
Secondary: Catholic
7.0%
Primary: Catholic
6.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.2%
Has need for assistance
8.3%
Need for assistance not stated
6.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
942
Asthma
438
Diabetes
325
Arthritis
275
Lung condition
199
Heart disease
196
Stroke
103
Cancer
100
Kidney disease
96
Dementia
19

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 1,026
Did not provide
84.1% 5,413

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.9% 577
Not a volunteer
91.1% 5,894

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.1% 138
Never served
97.7% 6,373

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.5%
1 child
12.1%
2 children
28.7%
3 children
19.1%
4 children
7.8%
5+ children
2.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951: 1960
129
1961: 1970
227
1971: 1980
184
1981: 1990
251
1991: 2000
235
2001: 2010
584
2011: 2015
391
2016
66
2017
58
2018
54
2019
65
2020
8
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
35.5%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,219
Moved from VIC
651
Moved: same area (SA2)
225
Moved from overseas
23
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from SA
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.5%
5: 14 hours
24.2%
15: 29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
35.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.3%
Step family: no other children
7.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Other couple: children only
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Melton West Crime Statistics

1,219 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
500
Assault
209
Justice Procedures
130
Property Damage
109
Drug Offences
77
Break & Enter
60
Fraud
44
Weapons
42
Public Order
35
Robbery
13

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Melton West

The closest suburb to Melton West is Brookfield (Vic.), 2.6 km away.

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2.6 km away · income $706/wk · rent $350/wk
Harkness
2.6 km away · income $789/wk · rent $350/wk
Melton South
3.7 km away · income $568/wk · rent $300/wk
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4.8 km away · income $702/wk · rent $321/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melton West

What is the population of Melton West VIC?

The population of Melton West VIC is 8,784 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 926 people per km². Melton West is ranked #791 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Melton West?

The median personal income in Melton West VIC is $636 per week, or $33,072 per year. The median household income is $1,450 per week. Family income is $1,658 per week. Melton West is ranked #6,506 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Melton West?

Median rent in Melton West VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Melton West ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Melton West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melton West VIC is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Melton West?

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

Is Melton West a good suburb to live in?

Melton West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 8,784. The median income is $636/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 21644. All dollar figures in AUD.