West Wimmera Shire Council
Melville Forest
Melville Forest at a glance
Population
63
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Melville Forest.
Melville Forest (3315) sits in the West Wimmera region of Victoria.
Melville Forest has roughly 63 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Melville Forest's population at 63, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
63
Median age
36
Family households
73%
Lone person
27%
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)
$145/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
63
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Melville Forest.
Local schools for Melville Forest
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Government School Catchment
Coleraine Primary School
Cavendish Primary School
Hamilton North Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Melville Forest.
- What is the Melville Forest postcode?
- Melville Forest is in the 3315 postcode, in VIC, in the West Wimmera Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Melville Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $145, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Melville Forest?
- There are 19 schools serving Melville Forest on this page, including St Joseph's School, Coleraine Primary School, Cavendish Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Melville Forest?
- Melville Forest is close to Parkwood, Gritjurk, Wootong Vale, Brit Brit, Gringegalgona.
- What is the population of Melville Forest?
- Melville Forest has approximately 63 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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