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Melton

VIC 3337 • Greater Melbourne

7,953
Population (2021)
$28,028
Median Income
20.37 km²
Area
143m
Elevation

About Melton

Melton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Melton (City) area. With a population of 7,953 and a median income of $28,028, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 20.37 km² at an elevation of 143m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Melton combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Melton falls under postcode 3337 and is governed by Melton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Melton (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3337
Urban Area
Melton
LGA
Melton
Federal Electorate
Hawke
State Electorate
Melton (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.68°, 144.61°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
20.37 km²
Elevation
143m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    533-555 High Street Melton 3337 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,069
Census 2021
7,953
▼ 1.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,064
Income 2021
$28,028
▲ 11.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,003
Born Overseas 2,144

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 212
  • 2. New Zealand 212
  • 3. India 176
  • 4. Philippines 133
  • 5. Malta 113
  • 6. Myanmar 92
  • 7. Vietnam 88
  • 8. China 54
  • 9. Germany 52
  • 10. Scotland 52
  • 11. Samoa 47
  • 12. Thailand 40
  • 13. Croatia 36
  • 14. Fiji 35
  • 15. Italy 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,303
English 2,288
Irish 626
Scottish 535
Maltese 411
Italian 283
German 236
Filipino 192
Indian 191
Australian Aboriginal 184

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,331
Both parents born in Australia
2,991
Both parents born overseas
814
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.2%
No Religion
35.3%
Islam
3.7%
Buddhism
1.8%
Hinduism
1.5%
Sikhism
1.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
507 (6.4%)
5-14 years
980 (12.3%)
15-19 years
426 (5.4%)
20-24 years
447 (5.6%)
25-34 years
1,075 (13.5%)
35-44 years
1,033 (13.0%)
45-54 years
953 (12.0%)
55-64 years
911 (11.5%)
65-74 years
1,019 (12.8%)
75-84 years
495 (6.2%)
85+ years
109 (1.4%)

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