Many of the streets in Melville are named after war heroes, including Douglas Bader, Bernard Montgomery, Odette Hallowes, David Beatty and William Slim.

[3] Melville lends its name to one of Hamilton's top association football teams, Melville United who compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier.

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.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 43.2% had no religion, 38.5% were Christian, 2.1% had Māori religious beliefs, 3.4% were Hindu, 1.9% were Muslim, 1.4% were Buddhist and 3.4% had other religions.

[10] The school is separated from Melville Intermediate by State Highway 3.