Melba, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

3,063 Population 66/sq mi density

1,949 ft Elevation 594 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$37,788 median income, 3.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

Melba, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$37,788

50% below

$37,788 per capita

Home Value

$225,400

20% below

Median Rent

$1,127/mo

3% below

Unemployment

3.9%

8% above

Avg Temperature

49°F

316 sunny days/yr

Is Melba a Good Place to Live?

3.2 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Melba residents earn a median household income of $37,788 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,788. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 291 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Melba is $225,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,127/month.

Climate & Weather

Melba has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,063

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density66/mi²

Foreign Born21.2%

Economy

Median Income$37,788

Per Capita$37,788

Unemployment3.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$727

Housing

Home Value$225,400

Rent$1,127

Ownership79.1%

Housing Units1,225

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days316/yr

Rain25.2 in/yr

Elevation1,949 ft

Did You Know?

21.2% of residents are foreign-born.