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Melton

528 km²

Spanning over 527 square kilometres, Melton is a sprawling outer-suburban area of Greater Melbourne. It is a place where most people live close to parks, but few have easy access to shops or doctors on foot. The community is diverse and growing, though it remains much less walkable than the typical Victorian suburb. It serves as a large residential hub with a mix of family homes and wide-open spaces.

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First Nations

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There are 2,123 First Nations people in the area, with typical personal incomes of $588 that are higher than most similar areas. While the unemployment rate of 13.4% is a little above the national figure, the typical age of 25 is slightly older than the state and national averages.

2,123 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

31.7% Year 12 Here 31.7% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

13.4% Unemployment Here 13.4% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$588 Median income Here $588 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,662 Household income Here $1,662 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Walking is difficult here, with a score of 4.0 that is well below the Victorian average. While 93.4% of homes are near a park, far fewer are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (39%) or health services (28.7%), meaning most residents rely on cars for daily needs.

4.0 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min