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Melton South Postcode
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Melton South is a suburb in Victoria, situated around 37 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Melton South is 3338, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Melton South has a population of 11,362 (5,554 males, 5,804 females). The median age is 35 years.
The median weekly household income in Melton South is $1,209, with a median personal income of $568 per week.
The median weekly rent is $300 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
In terms of birthplace, 77% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (716), Other countries (529), and Myanmar (282).
58.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 31.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Melton South shows 3,791 people employed (2,248 full-time, 1,272 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 10.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (412), community & personal service (402), and technicians & trades (316).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Melton South has an IRSAD score of 856 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Melton South covers an area of 5.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2211 persons per km².
Statistically, Melton South sits within the Wyndham area, part of the broader Melbourne - West region. It falls under the Wyndham local government area.
The federal electorate for Melton South is Gorton (Outer Metropolitan).
Melton South Details
| Postcode | 3338 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 11,362 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,209/week |
| Median Personal Income | $568/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2211/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,821 |
| Completed Year 12 | 31.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 74.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 171 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.7031 |
| Longitude | 144.5719 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 37 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Wyndham |
| Local Government | Wyndham |
| Federal Electorate | Gorton |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 2,662 (23.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,258 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,373 (29.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,387 (21.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,688 (14.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 1,432 (12.6%) |
| Asthma | 518 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 397 (3.5%) |
| Arthritis | 325 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 285 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 270 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 130 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 46 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 285 (7.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,624 (43.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,270 (34.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 538 (14.5%) |