Side by sideSuburb comparison

Melton South vs Kurunjang.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $525,500 and $551,000. Melton South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Melton South (median $525,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Kurunjang ($551,000).

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melton South (979) sits above Kurunjang (977). Kurunjang skews owner-occupied (75%), Melton South runs more rental-dense (61% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Melton South is the lower entry point at $525,500 median, 5% 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

Melton South edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 977).

Common questionsMelton South vs Kurunjang

Common questions

Is Melton South or Kurunjang cheaper to buy in?

Melton South has the lower median house price at $525,500, roughly 5% below Kurunjang ($551,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Melton South or Kurunjang have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melton South scores 979 vs 977 in Kurunjang. 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 South
Metric
Kurunjang

Price & Market

$525,500
Median house
$551,000
$392,500
Median unit
$391,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
61.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
35.0%
Renter occupied
24.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
100
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
11,362
Population
10,711
35
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
979
Avg ICSEA
977

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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