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Sunnyvale vs Melton

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

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Sunnyvale and Melton side by side

MeasureSunnyvaleMelton
Renting
Owner occupied118.0%114.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1113
Average ICSEA936946
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3829
Median age3444
Climate
Annual rainfall402 mm389 mm
Mean max, January29.9°C30.2°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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.

Sunnyvale vs Melton: common questions

Does Sunnyvale or Melton 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.

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