Melton South bushfire risk
Of Melton South’s 9,429 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 2.2% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Melton South’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Melton South
Flood and bushfire areas across Melton South. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Melton South
Melton South sits in the Melton council area, which recorded 12,726 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 12,726 total. Figures are for the whole Melton council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Melton South
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Melton South
Melton South is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION ZONE
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Melton South
Melton South can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Melton South
At the 2021 Census, 31.8% of Melton South’s 11,362 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Melton South
Melton council approved 4,497 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Melton council area (not just Melton South). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 28 Lachlan Road, Melton South VIC 3338
- 50 Avonmore Way, Melton South VIC 3338
- 8 Opal Street, Melton South VIC 3338
- 53 First Avenue, Melton South VIC 3338
- 14 Sherford Way, Melton South VIC 3338
- 3 Reynolds Place, Melton South VIC 3338
- 22 Maracana Circuit, Melton South VIC 3338
- 8 Ryebank Street, Melton South VIC 3338
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.