Melton West bushfire risk
Of Melton West’s 8,412 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 52.8% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Melton West’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Melton West
Flood and bushfire areas across Melton West. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Melton West
Melton West 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 West
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 West
Melton West is mostly other. The most common zones:
Check your council’s planning scheme for what this zone allows.
Zone: URBAN GROWTH ZONE
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE
School catchments in Melton West
Melton West can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Melton West
At the 2021 Census, 26.5% of Melton West’s 8,784 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 West
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 West). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 2 Summer Court, Melton West VIC 3337
- 1 Postman Drive, Melton West VIC 3337
- 2 Royal Terrace, Melton West VIC 3337
- 81-125 Hardys Road, Melton West VIC 3337
- 22/533-555 High Street, Melton West VIC 3337
- 1 Kate Avenue, Melton West VIC 3337
- 6 Corrib Court, Melton West VIC 3337
- 1 Bassenthwaite Vista, Melton West VIC 3337
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.