Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Melton

10 km²

Melton has low household incomes, a below-average share of degree-holders and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Melton, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,886—since 2011 Median age39 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.5%People aged 65 and over20.1%Children under 1518.8%People in a de facto relationship10.4%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Melton, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)26.6%

Older adults (45–64)23.3%

Seniors (65+)20.1%

Children (0–14)18.8%

Youth (15–24)11.0%

Marital status

In Melton, the largest group is Never married at 39%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (12%).

Never married39%
Married38%
Divorced12%
Widowed6%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Melton, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (4%).

Australia63.1%

New Zealand2.7%

England2.6%

India2.2%

Philippines1.7%

Vietnam1.1%

China0.7%

Italy0.5%

South Africa0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Melton, the largest group is Australian at 32%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (9%).

Australian29.1%

English28.9%

Irish7.8%

Scottish6.8%

Italian3.5%

German3.0%

Filipino2.4%

Indian2.4%

Chinese1.9%

Greek1.5%

Language

People using another language at home22.5%

Language used at home

In Melton, the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Vietnamese (2%) and Punjabi (2%).

English only68.0%

Vietnamese1.4%

Punjabi1.4%

Arabic1.0%

Tagalog0.8%

Mandarin0.7%

Greek0.7%

Hindi0.6%

Italian0.5%

Cantonese0.3%

Religion

People with no religion35.5%

Religious affiliation

In Melton, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (40%) and Islam (4%).

Christianity51%
No religion40%
Islam4%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism2%
Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.6%

Highest year of school

In Melton, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 9 or below (20%).

Year 1239.7%

Year 1019.4%

Year 9 or below17.6%

Year 1112.3%

Highest qualification level

In Melton, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 49%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Bachelor degree (18%).

Certificate III / IV35.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.4%

Bachelor degree13.0%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Postgraduate degree3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.5%

Field of qualification

In Melton, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Society & culture (18%).

Engineering & related14.8%

Management & commerce14.2%

Society & culture13.3%

Health6.8%

Education5.8%

Architecture & building5.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.2%

Information technology2.7%

Creative arts2.4%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$538—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,061—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,303—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.4%

Household income distribution

In Melton, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

$650–$1,49937.5%

Under $65024.4%

$1,500–$2,99924.0%

$3,000–$3,9993.7%

$4,000 or more2.7%

Personal income distribution

In Melton, the largest group is Under $650 at 58%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65051.3%

$650–$1,49928.4%

$1,500–$2,9998.2%

$3,000 or more1.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.4%People with a mental health condition13.1%People needing help with daily activities10.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Melton, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (10%).

None51.1%

One condition21.8%

Two conditions8.9%

Three or more5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Melton, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health13.1%

Arthritis11.8%

Asthma11.6%

Other condition9.6%

Diabetes8.2%

Heart disease5.2%

Lung condition3.3%

Cancer3.3%

Stroke1.5%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers7.7%People providing unpaid care14.7%People caring for children unpaid23.3%People who served in the Defence Force2.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011 One-parent families24.4%People living alone33.1%—since 2011

Family composition

In Melton, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by One-parent families (24%) and Couples without children (24%).

Couples with children50%
One-parent families24%
Couples without children24%
Other families2%

Household size

In Melton, the largest group is 1 person at 33%, followed by 2 people (31%) and 3 people (16%).

1 person33.1%

2 people31.4%

3 people16.3%

4 people10.5%

5 people4.8%

6 or more3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011 Households renting34.6%Homes owned outright32.1%Separate (detached) houses83.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.2%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Melton, the largest group is Rented at 35%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (31%).

Rented35%
Owned outright33%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Melton, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (17%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house83%
Townhouse / semi-detached17%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Melton, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 65%, followed by 4 bedrooms (18%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms63.4%

4 bedrooms17.7%

2 bedrooms11.8%

5 or more3.1%

1 bedroom1.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Melton, the largest group is $200–$349 at 76%, followed by $350–$549 (14%) and Under $200 (9%).

$200–$34972.2%

$350–$54913.0%

Under $2008.4%

$550–$7490.6%

$750 or more0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Melton, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 52%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (14%).

$1,000–$1,79947.8%

Under $1,00026.7%

$1,800–$2,99912.6%

$3,000 or more5.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.5%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Melton, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (30%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle44.4%

2 vehicles30.4%

3 vehicles10.3%

No vehicle9.5%

4 or more5.1%

How people get to work

In Melton, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)60.8%

Worked at home12.5%

Car (passenger)5.5%

Walked1.9%

Train1.4%

Bus0.4%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.8%Recent arrivals from overseas11.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate9.6%Labour-force participation45.6%Employed full-time58.0%

Industries people work in

In Melton, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Construction (13%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance12.5%

Construction12.2%

Retail trade11.3%

Transport & warehousing10.9%

Manufacturing6.9%

Accommodation & food6.2%

Education & training6.2%

Public administration & safety5.3%

Administrative & support4.2%

Other services3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Melton, the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 16%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Machinery operators & drivers15.6%

Technicians & trades14.7%

Community & personal service14.5%

Labourers14.1%

Clerical & administrative13.4%

Sales workers9.5%

Professionals8.3%

Managers7.1%

Areas within Melton

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Nearby areas

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh Melton South - Weir Views Brookfield Melton West Kurunjang - Toolern Vale Eynesbury - Exford Fraser Rise - Plumpton Rockbank - Mount Cottrell

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