Melonba, NSW 2765 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Melonba is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2765, home to 1,439 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Penrith local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 44 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,439
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,859 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,266 /week
- Median family income
- $2,825 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blacktown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Blacktown
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,835
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Melonba High School
- Melonba Public School
- Northbourne Public School
- Willmot Public School
- Shalvey Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 32 bus stops
- Flametree Dr Before Monotreme St
- Flametree Dr Before Planthopper St
- Abell Rd At Emu Pde
- Abell Rd After Garganey Pde
- Abell Rd At Macadamia St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 13 parks and reserves
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 43.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 3,259 resolvable premises in Melonba. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,492 across postcode 2765 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 805 violent offences, 624 theft, 306 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Melonba?
Melonba (NSW 2765) had 1,439 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Blacktown local government area.
What is the median rent in Melonba?
The median advertised rent in Melonba is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Melonba?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Melonba covering government sectors. Nearest include: Melonba High School (0.7 km), Melonba Public School (0.8 km), Northbourne Public School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Melonba?
Melonba is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Melonba?
Across postcode 2765, 2,492 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (805), theft (624), property damage (306). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Melonba?
In Melonba, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (43.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Melonba?
32 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Melonba centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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