The seat of local government and administrative offices are located at Council headquarters in Melton, the settlement after which the city takes its name which lies at the western end of the LGA and is currently its largest urban area with a population of over 54,000.

[5] In 1994, following large-scale statewide local government reform, Melton acquired the Exford district from the City of Werribee, growing to its present size.

[6] Since the early 1970s the Shire had undergone tremendous population growth and as of 2006[update], Melton was one of Victoria's fastest-growing local government areas along with neighbouring Wyndham.

[11] CS Gallery is a contemporary exhibition space located at Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub.

Melton Library and Learning Hub provides a number of hanging walls for the presentation of visual art and community exhibitions.