Moving to Melonba NSW 2765
What the official numbers say about living in Melonba — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $600 a week, against a median household income of $2,859 a week.
About 92% of homes are owner-occupied and 9% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 95% of households are families, averaging 3.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Philippines, Pakistan; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Tagalog, Gujarati.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Melonba sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (46% of workers), while 51% work from home.
Nearest train station: Riverstone, 6.1 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: St Marys Temporary Bus Interchange, 7.3 km south.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Richmond, 11.2 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 42 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 2 supermarkets · 7 parks — see them all on the Melonba profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Melonba Public School 350 m · Melonba High School 350 m · St Lukes Catholic College 1.7 km · Northbourne Public School 2.1 km · Willmot Public School 2.9 km · Shalvey Public School 3.1 km · Marsden Park Public School 3.2 km · Shalvey Chifley College 3.4 km
Groceries: Woolworths 650 m · Coles 2 km
Parks and reserves: Yiraaldiya National Park 1.4 km · Gamarada Park 2.1 km · Elara Dog Park 2.5 km · Van Diemen Park 2.7 km · Willmot Reserve 2.7 km · Roberts Reserve 2.8 km · Peter Van Hasselt Park 3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Melonba, most often seen first: Superb Fairy-wren · Australian Raven · Noisy Miner · Yellow-faced Honeyeater · Rainbow Lorikeet · Grey Fantail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Melonba, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melonba here | 1,439 | — | 10/10 | 3% |
| Marsden Park | 14,610 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
| Willmot | 2,382 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
| Shalvey | 3,455 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Ropes Crossing | 7,280 | — | 8/10 | 55% |
| Lethbridge Park | 4,730 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Bidwill | 4,202 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Blacktown — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Chifley — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2765 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Melonba profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $600 a week, and about 9% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 42 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Riverstone station is roughly 6.1 km away. Local government is Blacktown council, and the federal seat is Chifley.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Melonba vs Marsden Park · Melonba vs Shalvey.
Nearby guides: Marsden Park · Willmot · Shalvey · Ropes Crossing · Lethbridge Park · Bidwill.
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