danielj5

I was born in Melton, I've lived here my entire life and I've witnessed the transformation of it in recent years. Melton originally was a cheap town with a Country feel that was a good distance from the city of Melbourne. Having grown up here, i can say the facilities available have improved immensely, we have a bulk billing healthcare facility, though the doctors are generally from third world Countries with third world practices, I wouldn't go there for anything serious. We also have good shopping facilities that have grown in recent years. Melton is still very cheap for families and singles alike, the major drawback is like most cheap areas, it attracts crime. The main issues are drug abuse, trafficking , home invasions, gang violence, theft etc. The local Police rarely respond to calls for assistance and if they do, it's late and often unhelpful. Safety is a real concern living here. Melton also plays host to a major growing population of Sudanese among other refugee's. This is a growing problem with the difficulty in cultures and lack of proper integration into the community, leaving locals dealing with the local governments mess. In my honest opinion, Melton is an option if you need to live in the western suburbs and can't afford somewhere nicer and safer