Melton South, VIC 3338 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Melton South is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3338, home to 11,362 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wyndham local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 37 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,362
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,209 /week
- Median personal income
- $568 /week
- Median family income
- $1,402 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Melton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gorton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Melton South Primary School
- Staughton College
- St Anthony's School
- Al Iman College
- Melton Christian College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 53 bus stops
- Northcott St/Exford Rd
- Melton Station/29 Staughton St
- Melton Station
- St Anthony's Primary School/Wilson Rd
- Staughton College/Wilson Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 restaurants
- 70 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 25 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 23.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 93.1% of the 5,202 resolvable premises in Melton South. 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: 93.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 6.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,518 across postcode 3338 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,820 property offences, 761 violent offences, 179 drug offences.
- Wider Melton LGA: 7,219 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Melton South?
Melton South (VIC 3338) had 11,362 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Melton local government area.
What is the median rent in Melton South?
The median advertised rent in Melton South is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Melton South?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Melton South covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Melton South Primary School (0.4 km), Staughton College (0.4 km), St Anthony's School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Melton South?
Melton South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (93.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Melton South?
Across postcode 3338, 3,518 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,820), violent (761), drug offences (179). 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 Melton South?
In Melton South, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (23.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Melton South?
54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Melton South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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