Melton, Victoria (suburb)

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Melton Melbourne, Victoria
High St, Melton viewed from outside Melton institution, Ollie's Chicken.
Population:	7306 (2006)[1]
Established:	1862
Postcode:	3337
Area:	25.2 km² (9.7 sq mi)
Property Value:	AUD $178,500 (Q3 2006)
Location:	39 km (24 mi) from Melbourne CBD
LGA:	Shire of Melton
State District:	Melton
Federal Division:	Lalor
Suburbs around Melton: Kurunjang Toolern Vale Melton West Melton Plumpton Brookfield Melton South Rockbank

Melton is the central suburb in the township of Melton, located in the outer west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is within the Local Government Area of the Shire of Melton.

The township of Melton annually hosts a weekend long festival known as "The Djerriwarrh Festival". The festival is most famous for its parade along Melton's longest street, High Street. The festival has a carnival atmosphere and features live bands, rides and entertainment for all ages.

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• Melton, Victoria (suburb) is at coordinates 37°40′55″S 144°34′48″E / -37.682, 144.580 (Melton, Victoria (suburb))Coordinates: 37°40′55″S 144°34′48″E / -37.682, 144.580 (Melton, Victoria (suburb))
• Shire of Melton official website
• History of Melton

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