South Burnett Regional Council
Melrose
Melrose at a glance
Median house
$171,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$123,120
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
886
Median age 53
About
Welcome to Melrose.
Melrose is a suburb in Queensland.
Side by side
Compare Melrose with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$171,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $123,120.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$153/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$171,000
Sales data pending
$123,120
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
886
Median age: 53
Get property alerts for Melrose
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
For investors
Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.47%
Based on $171,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20216.46%
Based on $123,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
886
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire South Burnett Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
3,114
total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Melrose.
Local schools for Melrose
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Proston State School
Wheatlands State School
Tingoora State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Melrose.
- What is the median house price in Melrose?
- The median house price in Melrose, QLD 4613 is $171,000. The median unit price is $123,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Melrose postcode?
- Melrose is in the 4613 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Melrose?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $153.
- What schools are in Melrose?
- There are 4 schools serving Melrose on this page, including Proston State School, Wheatlands State School, Tingoora State School.
- How walkable is Melrose?
- Melrose has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Melrose?
- Melrose is close to Mount Mceuen, Keysland, Kawl Kawl, Hivesville, Kinleymore.
- What is the population of Melrose?
- Melrose has approximately 886 residents. The median age is 53.
Melrose
Guides
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Melrose vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with Melrose?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected