Melton South at a glance
Median house
$525,500
Median unit
$392,500
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
11.4k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Melton South.
The postcode for Melton South is 3338 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Melton South is $525,500.
Melton South (3338) sits in the Wyndham region of Victoria. The median house here is $525,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Melton South has roughly 11,362 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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 South scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Melton South's population at 11,362, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,362
Median age
35
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $525,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $392,500, roughly 25% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $105,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Melton South on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$525,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $392,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$341/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$525,500
$392,500
11,362
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.37% (median rent $341/wk against a $525,500 price tag). Units yield 3.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.37%
Based on $525,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.97%
Based on $392,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,062
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
100
100
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 South.
Local schools for Melton South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Melton South Primary School
Staughton College
Coburn Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Melton South.
- What is the median house price in Melton South?
- The median house price in Melton South, VIC 3338 is $525,500. The median unit price is $392,500.
- What is the Melton South postcode?
- Melton South is in the 3338 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Wyndham region.
- Where is Melton South?
- Melton South is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3338. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Wyndham region.
- What is the average rent in Melton South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $341, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Melton South?
- There are 20 schools serving Melton South on this page, including Melton South Primary School, Staughton College, St Anthony's School.
- How walkable is Melton South?
- Melton South has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Melton South?
- Melton South is close to Cobblebank, Melton West, Brookfield, Weir Views, Kurunjang.
- What is the population of Melton South?
- The population of Melton South is approximately 11,362 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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