Today Melville is largely residential with many modest family homes throughout the area.
The suburb’s location on State Highway 3 means that it has easy access into central Hamilton, making the area popular with business commuters. Melville is home to a range of amenities, including a pharmacy, a hospital, social services, cafés, restaurants and other day-to-day and specialty amenities. Melville contains both Golan and Melville Parks in the area, each providing great outdoor opportunities for the whole family.