MELTON
Investor score
51
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
$610,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
3.4%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
5.3%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MELTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MELTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$404/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+1.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.92%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
65 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.1%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
MELTON is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.4% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 5.3%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,462/wk
$99k taxable p.a.
Renters
26.7%
70.8% owner-occupier
Median age
34.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.5%
Population growth
+4.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
8.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
48%
34% apartments
Degree qualified
38.5%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
23.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
500 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.7 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
4.9%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
38.6 km
Regional
Days on market
25 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
74.5%
Strong demand
Walkability
2 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
34.3 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
3,109/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 3337
🏫Primary (8)
St Catherine of Siena School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Arnolds Creek Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Wedge Park Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Dominic's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Melton Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Toolern Vale and District Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Kurunjang Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Melton West Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (4)
St Francis Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Kurunjang Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
Melton Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College
Independent · Yrs 11-12
📚Combined (2)
Muhammadiyah Australia College
Independent · Yrs Prep-9
OneSchool Global Vic
Independent · Yrs 3-12
⭐Special (1)
Melton Specialist School
Government · Yrs U
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime8.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Average15 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
27
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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