Melville, New Zealand

Melville was named after the districts pioneer J Melville who lived in 1904 opposite the site of Melville Primary School. The Hospital paved the way for a great deal of development throughout the Melville area. Opened in 1887 the area quickly became known as Hospital Hill although it was not added to the Hamilton Borough until 1936. Hamilton city extended its boundaries to Collins Road, Melville in 1954 and again in 1962 to Houchens Road, Glenview and Dixon Road, Glenview. In 1960 Melville gained Hamiltons 4th suburban post office which was followed in 1964 with the opening of Melville High School. The facilities in Melville reflected the significant growth of Melville / Glenview throughout the 1950s. Melville was transferred from Waipa County to Hamilton City in 1949. == Pool ==

The Gallagher Aquatic Centre is located in Melville. ==Demographics==

Melville covers and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Melville had a population of 5,652 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 429 people (8.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 1,065 people (23.2%) since the 2013 census. There were 2,751 males, 2,865 females and 36 people of other genders in 1,941 dwellings. 4.2% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 31.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 1,227 people (21.7%) aged under 15 years, 1,323 (23.4%) aged 15 to 29, 2,622 (46.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 477 (8.4%) aged 65 or older. == Education ==

Mangakotukutuku College is a composite school for years 7 to 13. It was founded in 2024. The school was formerly Melville Intermediate School and Melville High School. Melville Primary School is a contributing primary school for years 1 to 6 with a roll of students. The school is separated from Melville Intermediate by . It opened in 1924. St Pius X School is a state-integrated Catholic full primary school for years 1 to 8 with a roll of students. It was founded in 1958. All these schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of ==See also==