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Melton, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Melton is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 7,999. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
7,999 Population 2/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$18,218 Median Income
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,218 median income, 9.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Melton

Melton

Melton is a suburb on the outskirts of Melbourne, Victoria. The suburb is located 37 kilometres (23 mi) west of Melbourne's Central Business District on the city's western rural-urban fringe. It is the administrative centre of the City of Melton local government area. As of the 2021 Australian census, the suburb has a population of 7,953.

People

Population7,999
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$18,218
Per Capita$18,218
Unemployment9.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership64.4%
Housing Units3,200

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Population7,999
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Coordinates-37.6834°, 144.5854°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,218
Median Age40.0 years

About Melton

Melton is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 7,999. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Melton has a population of 7,999 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,999
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Melton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Melton is $18,218, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,218 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $350, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 760 business establishments.

Income: Melton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,218
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,218
Avg Weekly Wage$350

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)760

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Melton is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 64.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,200 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.4%
Owner-Occupied64.4%
Renter-Occupied35.6%
Housing Units3,200

Property Tax

Climate in Melton

Melton has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27° 39.0
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.7° 41.9
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.4° 36.9
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10.1° / 20.6° 41.6
May 12.5°C / 55°F 8.3° / 16.7° 33.9
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14° 41.2
Jul 9.6°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.4° 32.7
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6° / 14.7° 39.0
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.2° / 17.1° 45.4
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.7° / 20° 47.9
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.6° 59.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.8° 52.1
Melton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6834°N, 144.5854°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 130 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 139 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 136 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 136 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 144 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 27 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 134 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 95 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 73 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 107 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 120 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 150 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 91 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 139 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 88 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 49 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 64 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 108 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 44 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
March 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
July 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in

Melton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Melton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Dominic's Primary School - - - -
Melton Primary School - - - -
Djerriwarrh Community College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Melton

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne - AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
The Buzzz - MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia - MP3 320 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
TheLight Christmas - AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
K Rock Geelong 95.5 - AAC+ 64 kbps
UltraCool Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 - MP3 32 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Melton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Gliding Museum
B-24 Liberator Museum
Old Gisborne Court House
RAAF Museum

Libraries in Melton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Altona Library0.0
Altona Meadows Library0.0
Brimbank Libraries Deer Park Branch0.0
Brimbank Library0.0
Caroline Springs Library0.0
Gisborne Library0.0
J.A. Gilruth Library0.0
Julia Gillard Library0.0
Keilor Village Library0.0
Knowledge Resource Centre0.0
Lerderderg Library0.0
Melton Library & Learning Hub0.0
Point Cook Library0.0
St Albans Library0.0
Sunbury Library0.0
Sunshine Library0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Manor Lakes Branch0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Werribee Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Melton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lakes Fresh Food Market
Sunbury's Quality Fruit & Vegetable

Hotels in Melton

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Melton Motor Inn
Melton Motor Inn & Apartments

Clinics in Melton

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #288308068
Melton Medical and Dental Centre

Gas Stations in Melton

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Shell

Banks in Melton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westpac/BOM

Stadiums & Teams in Melton

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Airports Near Melton

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Melton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Melton Uniting Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melton

What is the population of Melton?

Melton has a population of 7,999 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Melton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,218, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Melton?

Melton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Melton?

The job market in Melton faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $350. There are 760 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Melton?

The median home value in Melton is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 64.4%.

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