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Property Investment in Melton, VIC

18 suburbs in Melton council area · Part of Greater Melbourne · Population ~231,567 · 46,705 dwellings · 528 km²

Melton Council Average R-Score 86 / 100 — top suburb in Melton scores 94/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Melton94

Highest R-Score out of 18 suburbs in Melton

Melton council average86

Across 17 scored suburbs in Melton

Suburb medians in Melton range from $415,000 to $2,230,000.

3-year population movement: +20.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 7.7% of stock (~4,508 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $8.7B. Key employment sectors: Education and Training (14%), Retail Trade (14%), Construction (11%), Health Care and Social Assistance (10%).

Typical suburb median price$672,500

Across 18 suburbs in Melton (Sept 2026) · ~63 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

Median asking rent ~$530/wk · Vacancy 4.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Melton94/100

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Melton (VIC) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Melton

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Melton (Victoria).

Is Melton (VIC) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Melton (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 86/100 across 18 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 94/100. Across Melton, the typical suburb median price is $672,500, median weekly rent is $530/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy sits at 4.9%.

Which suburbs in Melton have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Melton (VIC) are Eynesbury (94/100, median $627,500), Exford (93/100, median $1,500,000), Bonnie Brook (92/100, median $700,000), Hillside (92/100, median $850,000), Taylors Hill (92/100, median $949,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Melton?

Across Melton (VIC), the median suburb property price is $672,500, median asking rent is $530/wk, and median gross yield is 3.7%, with homes averaging 63 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Melton include Diggers Rest (4.3%), Aintree (4%), Bonnie Brook (3.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Melton council area?

Melton is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Melbourne) with an ABS estimated resident population of 231,567, approximately 46,705 dwellings, covering 528 sq km.

What are the best streets in Melton (VIC)?

Every street across all 18 suburbs in Melton is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.