Melton South

VIC 3338 • Greater Melbourne

11,362
Population (2021)
$29,536
Median Income
30.49 km²
Area
111m
Elevation
Growth SuburbFirst-Home BuyersAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Melton South

Melton South is a growing suburb 42 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD, part of the rapidly expanding Melton growth corridor. The Melton line provides rail access, while new estates continue to transform farmland into family neighbourhoods. The area offers some of Melbourne's most affordable new housing.

Life here centres on young families establishing themselves in new homes. Shopping facilities are developing, with Woodgrove Shopping Centre nearby in Melton. The community attracts first-home buyers and young families seeking affordable new housing with space, often trading commute time for house-and-land value.

Melton South falls under postcode 3338 and is governed by Melton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Melton (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3338
Urban Area
Melton
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.72°, 144.58°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
30.49 km²
Elevation
111m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    201 Ferris Road Melton South 3338 VIC
  • Woolworths
    179-253 Exford Road Melton South 3338 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,517
Census 2021
11,362
1.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,456
Income 2021
$29,536
7.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,645
Born Overseas 3,613

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 716
  • 2. Myanmar 282
  • 3. New Zealand 277
  • 4. England 237
  • 5. Philippines 192
  • 6. Pakistan 152
  • 7. Bangladesh 133
  • 8. Malta 88
  • 9. Samoa 82
  • 10. Vietnam 76
  • 11. Sri Lanka 75
  • 12. Thailand 68
  • 13. Malaysia 66
  • 14. China 57
  • 15. Germany 46

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,997
English 2,799
Irish 682
Indian 657
Scottish 648
German 328
Maltese 315
Italian 292
Filipino 265
Samoan 228

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,956
Both parents born in Australia
5,207
Both parents born overseas
1,039
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.8%
No Religion
30.6%
Islam
9.4%
Sikhism
4.4%
Hinduism
3.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
925 (8.1%)
5-14 years
1,737 (15.3%)
15-19 years
608 (5.4%)
20-24 years
650 (5.7%)
25-34 years
1,712 (15.1%)
35-44 years
1,661 (14.6%)
45-54 years
1,314 (11.6%)
55-64 years
1,073 (9.4%)
65-74 years
1,086 (9.6%)
75-84 years
440 (3.9%)
85+ years
162 (1.4%)

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