Melton South VIC, 3338
Melton South Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Searching for the dream home in Melton South, VIC 3338? It's a good first step to discover if it is going to suit your personal needs. The Homes.com.au suburb profile focuses on providing the best information on Melton South house prices, demographics & market trends so we can equip you in making the best decision on your next property move.
If you are making a move to Melton South, have a little read of our historical overview to discover the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Melton South is one of the seven suburban areas of Melton, a western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. Located at a distance of 37 km from Melbourne's Central Business District, this educational and transport hub became part of the Greater Melbourne metropolitan area in 2010. Surrounded by Brookfield, Melton West and Cobbleblank, Melton South had a population of 11,517 in 2016.
History of Melton South Melton South is the oldest part of the Melton suburban area, and early settlements dated back to the 1830s. Sparsely populated, then it mainly had sheep runs. However, its favourable location on the road leading to the Ballarat goldfields helped the area grow, and a post office was set up in January 1917.
When Melton area got the satellite city status in 1974, the area became its centre of transport. Soon many educational institutions came into existence, and the area saw a rapid transformation in the 1990s as a preferred and cost-effective residential area for the growing middle class.
Living in Melton South Excellent schools, shopping facilities, well-maintained public parks, and convenient transport makes living in Melton South a pure delight. The neighbourhood is peaceful, cost-effective, free from pollution, and viewed as a great investment destination. It is home to the Melton railway station connecting the urban area of Melton with central Melbourne through metropolitan train service. Regular buses run from the station, making it easier to travel to surrounding suburbs.
Exford Road and Station Road are Melton South's prime shopping destinations. The Mount Carberry reserve and Toolern Creek cycle track are popular recreational zones in the area. Melton South also has several schools, colleges and professional institutes, including the Melton Campus of Victoria University, that contribute to rental growth in the area. It has a local Aussie rules football franchise that plays in the Ballarat Football League.
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