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Melton West, Australia
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Melton West is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 8,784. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Melton West
Melton West is a suburb in Victoria, Australia, 38 km (24 mi) west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Melton local government area. Melton West recorded a population of 8,784 at the 2021 census.
People
Economy
CHousing
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| Population | 8,784 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.6785°, 144.5688° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (805 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,497 |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
About Melton West
Melton West is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 8,784. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Melton West vs Australia Average
Income: Melton West vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,497 |
| 71% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,497 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $413 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 834 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,200 |
| 36% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $901 |
| 23% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.8% |
| Housing Units | 3,514 |
Property Tax
Climate in Melton West
Melton West 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.6785°N, 144.5688°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 182 km |
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 West 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").
Schools in Melton West
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Secondary College | — | — | — | — |
| Melton West Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wedge Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heathdale Christian College Melton Campus | — | — | — | — |
| St Catherine of Siena Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Catholic Regional College Melton | — | — | — | — |
| Arnolds Creek Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Melton Specialist School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Melton West
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 West
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Gliding Museum | ||||
| B-24 Liberator Museum | ||||
| Old Gisborne Court House |
Libraries in Melton West
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona Meadows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brimbank Libraries Deer Park Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Brimbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caroline Springs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gisborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| J.A. Gilruth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Julia Gillard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowledge Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lerderderg Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Melton Library & Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Cook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Albans Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyndham Library Service - Manor Lakes Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyndham Library Service - Werribee Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Melton West
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Fresh Food Market | |||||
| Sunbury's Quality Fruit & Vegetable |
Restaurants in Melton West
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Melton West
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Melton West
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Melton West
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Melton West
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Melton West
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Melton West
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Melton West
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Melton West
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium 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 |
Post Offices in Melton West
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Melton West Licensed Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Melton West
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Melton West?
Melton West has a population of 8,784 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 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Melton West expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,497, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Melton West?
Melton West 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 West?
The unemployment rate in Melton West is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $413. There are 834 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Melton West?
The median home value in Melton West is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 76.2%.