Brookfield vs Melton West
Melton West (median $563,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Brookfield ($590,000).
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Brookfield and Melton West side by side
| Measure | Brookfield | Melton West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $590,000 | $563,500 |
| Median unit | $271,440 | $368,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 8,784 |
| Median age | – | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Melton West scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brookfield (981) sits above Melton West (973).
- For buyers
- Melton West is the lower entry point at $563,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Brookfield edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 973).
Brookfield vs Melton West: common questions
Is Brookfield or Melton West cheaper to buy in?
Melton West has the lower median house price at $563,500, roughly 4% below Brookfield ($590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brookfield or Melton West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brookfield scores 981 vs 973 in Melton West. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Brookfield or Melton West?
Melton West scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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