Melton
The Shire of Melton is a rapidly expanding municipality providing an urban-rural lifestyle around 35 minutes travelling time to the west of Melbourne. Melton Shire Council delivers a wide range of municipal services to more than 70,000 residents, and actively promotes business investment opportunities within the Shire.
Population: 78,912
Cultural diversity: Around 24.4 percent of people living in Melton were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Melton from:
- England (2.8%)
- Philippines (2.0%)
- Malta (1.9%)
- India (1.2%)
- New Zealand (1.2%)
Main suburbs:
- Caroline Springs
- Melton
- Rockbank
- Diggers Rest
Location: 40 km west of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Melton. There is one university and one Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institution in this municipality. To find out more about TAFEs, visit the Skills Victoria website.
Healthcare: There are no hospitals in Melton. For information about nearby healthcare providers, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.
Major industries:
- Building completion services
- Manufacturing
- Agribusiness / equine industries
- Transport and logistics
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $276,000 | $183 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $292,000 | $240 per week (3 bedroom house) |
The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.
Further information: For more information, visit the Melton Shire Council website.
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Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria