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VIC · Melton Council

Melton West, 3337

Current weather

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90% humidity · 25.7 km/h wind · 10.6° / 8.1° today · 10.5 mm rain

Desirability score

49.6/100

1769th in Australia

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Melton West is a mid-sized suburb in the Melton area, home to around 8,784 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,132 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-6%), roughly 128.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
8,784
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,450
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
152 of 3,106
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Employment rate
52.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
312 / 184 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,132
Against the person
233
Against property
658
Rate per 1,000 residents
128.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 38 residents
State safety percentile
82th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-6.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage105
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle85
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store186
  • B49 Other Theft91
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order79

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
984
  • Melton West Primary SchoolPrimary
  • OneSchool Global VicCombined
  • St Catherine of Siena SchoolPrimary
  • St Francis Catholic CollegeSecondary
  • Wedge Park Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

54 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bulmans Rd/Westlake Dr
  • Helen Ct/Trethowan Ave
  • Helen Ct/Trethowan Ave
  • High St/Trethowan Ave
  • High St/Trethowan Ave

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN IN-COBURNS RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN IN-COBURNS RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY30 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 20/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN IN-COBURNS RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY19 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

25 planning-related records

2021· 16 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of the land with a single-storey dwelling at the rear of an existing dwelling on the land.
    16 PAMELA COURT MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    49 ARGYLL CIRCUIT MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of an Emergency Services Facility (Ambulance Station).
    759 HIGH STREET MELTON WEST 3337NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land with a single-storey dwelling next to an exist ing double-storey dwelling on the land.
    363 CENTENARY AVENUE MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an existing restaurant involving the construction of an outdoor dining area, the erection and display of internally illuminated business identification signage and the use of land for sale and consumption of liquor (on-premises liquor licence)
    2A /533-555 HIGH STREET MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works for alterations to the building cladding
    565 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for two double storey dwellings on a lot
    15 LINLITHGOW WAY MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to an existing Education Centre (Melton Catholic R egional College) comprising a new building (replacement of B-Block Building) and alterations to an existing building (Clairvaux Building).
    109-141 BULMANS ROAD MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to an existing Education Centre (Melton Catholic Regional College) comprising alterations to extend existing buildings (Gadal Building and Staff Building).
    109-141 BULMANS ROAD MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land with two single-storey dwellings.
    75 ARGYLL CIRCUIT MELTON WEST 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of the land for Farm Shed (Outbuilding) in conjunction with the existing use of the land for rural residential purposes.
    143 The Bullock TrackPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision.
    7 Shalimar PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision of two existing dwellings and common property
    5A Grenville PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for alterations for “Click & Collect” car parking bays and signage (Coles, Woodgrove Shopping Centre)
    1R /533-555 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works for alterations to the rear of the building for the building for the construction of an external staircase (Coles, Woodgrove Shopping Centre).
    1R /533-555 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to build a Single Storey Dwelling next to the existing Dwell ing instead of a Two storey Dwelling.
    254 Bulmans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Building and works for alterations and extension to the existing build ing, new business signage, and civil works to create pick up bays.
    1M /523-531 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a single dwelling with an associated outbuilding.
    780-790 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to upgrade an existing convenience restaurant invo lving building alterations, replacement of drive-through infrastructure, landscaping works, and various business identification signage.
    533-555 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three Double Storey Dwellings on one lot.
    15 Empress WayRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of four double-storey dwellings on the land.
    13 PAMELA COURT MELTON WEST 3337Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • September 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    7 Shalimar PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an existing Supermarket.
    1R /533-555 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a Childcare Centre with associated car parking and landscaping and a reduction in car parking requirements
    213 Coburns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    14 Cambrian WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop (4)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Arthur Westlake Memorial ReservePark
  • Cambrian Way ReservePark
  • West Melton Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
On site
  • Hospitalhospital
  • Melton Health HubBarries Roadhospital
  • Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
  • Westcare Medical CentreBarries Roadclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • BRIDGE OVER DJERRIWARRH CREEKNH1658

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
13

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
49.6/100
National rank
1769th in Australia
State rank
392nd in VIC
Peer rank
#99 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#256 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime105
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime85
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime186
  • B49 Other Theftcrime91
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime79
  • BRIDGE OVER DJERRIWARRH CREEKheritageNH1658
  • Hospitalhealthhospital
  • Melton Health HubhealthBarries Roadhospital
  • Priceline Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Westcare Medical CentrehealthBarries Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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