501 melbourne avenue
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Price history, assessment value & market trends
501 melbourne avenue
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
501 Melbourne Avenue is exceptionally well-served by public transit. Within just a few hundred metres, you have multiple stops along Watt Street offering Routes 43 and 551, providing quick connections to schools, clinics, and commercial areas. The nearest stop, Southbound Watt at Chelsea, is only a 43-metre walk away.
Transit routes 43 and 551 connect residents to several key destinations, including Dufferin School, Weston School, and Autumnwood Medical Centre. The 551 also reaches the OYA Medical Centre and a Co-op supermarket, making daily errands and appointments convenient without a car.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
The property is surrounded by a wide variety of amenities within a short walk. Watt Street Bistro is just 3 minutes away for casual dining, while the 7-Eleven and Ebbeling Pharmacy are both within a 4-minute walk for quick necessities. A Domo fuel station is also nearby, making car upkeep easy.
Families will appreciate the proximity to multiple schools: Miles Macdonell Collegiate is a 5-minute walk, and Polson Elementary School is only 7 minutes away on foot. Several parks, including Melrose Park C.C., are close by for recreation, and places of worship like Centerpoint Church and Immanuel United Church are within a 10-minute walk.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in Munroe West has fluctuated over the years but shows a notable decline in recent data. Property incidents peaked at 249 in 2022 but dropped to 194 in 2023, then rose slightly to 207 in 2024 before falling sharply to 17 in 2026 (a 91% decrease). Violent crime also decreased from 55 incidents in 2023 to just 5 in 2026.
Other crime categories have similarly dropped, with total incidents in 2026 being far lower than any prior year. The trend is clearly improving, as the 2026 figures are dramatically lower across all categories compared to the 2022-2023 highs.
Who Is This Home For
501 Melbourne Avenue is an excellent choice for families, given the abundance of nearby schools—including Miles Macdonell Collegiate, Polson Elementary, and École Munroe Middle School—all within a short walk. The improving safety trend and close access to parks, pharmacies, and convenience stores further enhance its family appeal.
Commuters will also benefit from the frequent transit service on Routes 43 and 551, which connect to key destinations across Winnipeg. With multiple stops within a few minutes' walk, this property offers convenience for those who rely on public transportation.
First-time buyers will find the combination of walkable amenities, transit access, and improving neighbourhood safety particularly attractive. The property's location in a mature area with a mix of services makes it a solid entry point into the market.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 501 melbourne avenue, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Munroe West · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
26
2026
vs. city avg
-12%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -88%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
65%
Transit Score
501 melbourne avenue has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 36-second walk (49 m) away at Southbound Watt at Chelsea. Routes 43, 442 and 551 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
501 melbourne avenue 500 m 范围内共发现 8 处生活配套，覆盖 7 个类别，含1 处餐饮（最近 202 m）、1 所教育机构（最近 336 m）、1 处医疗设施（最近 278 m）。
Data sources: Winnipeg Transit GTFS (transit stops & routes), OSRM (walking routes), City of Winnipeg open data (nearby places), Winnipeg Police Service (crime statistics).