Harkness vs Melton West VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 1.9 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Harkness | Melton West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,463 | 8,784 |
| Median age | 30 | 36 |
| Median house price | $570,000 | $525,000 |
| Median unit price | $395,000 | $412,500 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $350 | $320 |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 3 | 2 |
| Tree canopy | 9% | 7% |
What stands out
Harkness's median house price is about 9% above Melton West's.
Melton West rents cheaper — $320 vs $350 a week at the census.
Harkness ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 3 vs 2).
In short
On the median house price Melton West is the cheaper of the two, $525,000 against $570,000. The two sit about 1.9 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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