THE PLACE TO BE – MELTON, VICTORIA
The City of Melton in Melbourne, Australia, is one of the fastest growing urban areas in Melbourne’s Western Region. Melton is located 35kms West of Melbourne’s CBD and 35 minutes away from Melbourne’s International Airport, with easy access to the freeway.
Melton has significantly developed over the past few years with its main shopping centre ‘Woodgrove’ having a massive 150 million dollar expansion and re-development in 2013, home to over 160 stores, and the new 5 Green Star Library being erected in June 2013.
Melton devises two Primary Schools – Melton Primary School, St Dominics Catholic Primary School and one High School – Melton Secondary College. Two Parks – Hannah Watts Park and Navan Park, a basketball centre, Melton Waves Leisure Centre and football ground, it is easy to see why so many families are moving to Melton.
Public transport is in abundance, with numerous bus stops that run through most main streets, travelling to Melton’s Train Station which is 5-10 minutes away, located in Melton South.
Melton is the home of the harness racing complex Tabcorp Park, and is the base for Harness Racing Victoria. The 2009 Australasian Breeders Crown was the first major race meeting held at the venue in August 2009. There is also a Quality Hotel at the venue, a restaurant, sport’s bar and a reception area available for use.
You won’t have to travel far for all of your shopping needs as Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton’s High Street is home to Big W, Kmart, Woolworths, a food court, childs play area, Reading Cinemas and restaurants including Hog’s Breath Café, La Porchetta, and Schnitz.
Melton’s new and improved library includes a seminar room, space for family and local history research, study and discussion areas as well as multimedia and computer-based learning areas. In recent years community members of Melton have volunteered to create a Botanic Garden, which is located in the heart of Melton.
Numerous restaurants, hotels and pubs are also located directly on High Street in the heart of Melton, alongside numerous Real Estate Agencies and café’s.
As of January 2019 the median price to buy in Melton is $410,000 and the median price to rent is $310 p/w.
If Melton’s affordability and amenities interest you, please feel free to contact Professionals Ryder Real Estate Melton to speak with one of our local real estate agents. – 9743 6400