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Melville

NSW 2320 • New South Wales

64
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
5.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuiet
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About Melville

Melville is a small rural locality in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, situated in the Maitland City Council area and sharing the postcode 2320 with the broader Maitland region. The locality is set amid the pastoral and farming land typical of the lower Hunter Valley, approximately 15 kilometres north-west of Maitland city centre. With a population of around 64 residents, Melville is a quiet rural community on the outer fringe of the Maitland urban area.

The City of Maitland, easily accessible by car, offers a comprehensive range of services including supermarkets, hospitals, secondary schools, and rail connections to Newcastle and Sydney via the Hunter Line. The surrounding Hunter Valley landscape, with its vineyards, river flats, and farming country, provides a pleasant backdrop for rural living. Melville suits those who value the peace of a semi-rural address while maintaining convenient access to one of the Hunter Valley's major urban centres.

Melville falls under postcode 2320 and is governed by the Maitland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Paterson, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2320
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.74°, 151.54°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
5.58 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2320

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2320, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,410
Median 2023–24
$62,015
▲ 23.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$77,913

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2320; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maitland Station
15 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Maitland CBD 20-30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
Drive to Maitland Station, then NSW TrainLink to Central (~2 hrs 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min

🛣️ New England Highway and Pacific Motorway provide access to Newcastle and Sydney

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Melville is a rural locality with no local shops; a car is essential for all daily needs with Maitland as the nearest service centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
64
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Maitland Local Government Area, which contains Melville. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
291.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.4%
Motor vehicle theft
302.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.5%
Non-DV assault
461.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
11.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
489 / 100k
2yr Down 15.6% 10yr Down 6.2%
View all 62 offence types for Maitland →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melville (NSW) known for? +

Melville is a quiet rural locality near Maitland in the Hunter Valley, known for its pastoral setting and easy access to Maitland's regional services and the Hunter wine country.

How far is Melville from Maitland? +

Melville is approximately 15 kilometres north-west of Maitland city centre, a drive of around 15-20 minutes.

Does Melville have public transport? +

Public transport options are very limited. Maitland train station, approximately 15 kilometres away, provides NSW TrainLink services to Newcastle and Sydney.

What is the population of Melville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Melville (NSW) has a population of approximately 64 residents.

Is Melville a good place to live? +

Melville suits those seeking a semi-rural Hunter Valley lifestyle with the services of Maitland accessible by car and the wine country close by.

What is the postcode for Melville? +

The postcode for Melville, NSW is 2320.

Is Melville a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Melville is part of the Maitland LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.