Side by sideSuburb comparison

Melton vs Sunnyvale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Melton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melton (946) sits above Sunnyvale (936).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Melton edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 936). Sunnyvale also has a higher family-household share (127% vs 86%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMelton vs Sunnyvale

Common questions

Does Melton or Sunnyvale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melton scores 946 vs 936 in Sunnyvale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Melton
Metric
Sunnyvale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$190/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$193/wk
$162/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$164/wk
114.0%
Owner occupied
118.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
29
Population
38
44
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
11
946
Avg ICSEA
936

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).