The size of Melrose is approximately 165.5 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 12.7% of total area. The population of Melrose in 2006 was 349 people. By 2011 the population was 434 showing a population growth of 24.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Melrose is 50-59 years. Households in Melrose are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $450 - $599 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Melrose work in a labourer occupation. In 2006, 88.5% of the homes in Melrose were owner-occupied compared with 83% in 2011.