Copper Coast Council
Melton
Melton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
29
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Melton.
Melton (5555) sits in the Copper Coast region of South Australia.
Melton has roughly 29 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Melton scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Melton's population at 29, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (114% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
29
Median age
44
Family households
86%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$162/wk
Owner occupied
114%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
29
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Melton.
Local schools for Melton
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Government School Catchment
Port Wakefield Primary School
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Kadina Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About Melton.
- What is the Melton postcode?
- Melton is in the 5555 postcode, in SA, in the Copper Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Melton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $162.
- What schools are in Melton?
- There are 13 schools serving Melton on this page, including Port Wakefield Primary School, Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Harvest Christian College.
- How walkable is Melton?
- Melton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Melton?
- Melton is close to Melton, Kulpara, Kulpara, Port Arthur, Port Arthur.
- What is the population of Melton?
- Melton has approximately 29 residents. The median age is 44.
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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 →
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