Melton South, Australia

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

11,362 Population 2/sq mi density

390 ft Elevation 119 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$19,198 median income, 11.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Melton South, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,198

74% below

$19,198 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

11.0%

206% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

285 sunny days/yr

Is Melton South a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Melton South residents earn a median household income of $19,198 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,198. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,079 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Melton South is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Melton South has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,362

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born31.8%

Economy

Median Income$19,198

Per Capita$19,198

Unemployment11.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$369

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership63.3%

Housing Units4,545

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days285/yr

Rain31.7 in/yr

Elevation390 ft

Did You Know?

31.8% of residents are foreign-born.