Melton West Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Melton West Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Melton West Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Melton West Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
St Francis Catholic College
Al Iman College
Heathdale Christian College
Kurunjang Secondary College
Melton Secondary College
Staughton College
Suburbs Near MELTON WEST
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📍 About Melton West
MELTON WEST is situated in Western Melbourne and home to 8,784 residents with a population density of 926 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.6M, representing an 81% increase over the past decade. Unit prices have also performed well, with a median of $0.4M after rising 57% over the same period.
Education: Educational options in the area include St Francis Catholic College, a nearby private school that achieved a ranking of #193 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) indicate a rate of 10883 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.60 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing the area slightly above average for crime levels.
Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 1.50% of the population, equating to approximately 131 people.
Transport: Located approximately 47.0km from the CBD, Melton West offers a 41-minute drive to the city centre by car. The suburb does not have direct train station access.