Dungog Shire Council
Melville
Melville at a glance
Median house
$407,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$293,040
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
64
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Melville.
Melville is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$407,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $293,040.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$498/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$407,000
Sales data pending
$293,040
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
64
Median age: 48
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.77%
Based on $407,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading8.84%
Based on $293,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
64
Median age
48
Family households
65%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Melville.
Local schools for Melville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rutherford Public School
Rutherford Technology High School
Telarah Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Melville.
- What is the median house price in Melville?
- The median house price in Melville, NSW 2320 is $407,000. The median unit price is $293,040. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Melville postcode?
- Melville is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Melville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $498.
- What schools are in Melville?
- There are 17 schools serving Melville on this page, including Rutherford Public School, Rutherford Technology High School, St Paul's Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Melville?
- Melville is close to Anambah, Aberglasslyn, Rosebrook, Maitland Vale, Gosforth.
- What is the population of Melville?
- Melville has approximately 64 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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