City of Melville
Alfred Cove
Alfred Cove at a glance
Median house
$528,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$377,280
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
2,830
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Alfred Cove.
Alfred Cove is a suburb in Western Australia.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$528,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $377,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$528,000
Sales data pending
$377,280
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,830
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.09%
Based on $528,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.93%
Based on $377,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,830
Median age
41
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
28
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alfred Cove.
Local schools for Alfred Cove
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Booragoon Primary School
Melville Primary School
Applecross Senior High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Alfred Cove.
- What is the median house price in Alfred Cove?
- The median house price in Alfred Cove, WA 6154 is $528,000. The median unit price is $377,280. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Alfred Cove postcode?
- Alfred Cove is in the 6154 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Alfred Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Alfred Cove?
- There are 20 schools serving Alfred Cove on this page, including Booragoon Primary School, Melville Primary School, Applecross Senior High School.
- How walkable is Alfred Cove?
- Alfred Cove has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Alfred Cove?
- Alfred Cove is close to Myaree, Melville, Attadale, Booragoon, Booragoon.
- What is the population of Alfred Cove?
- Alfred Cove has approximately 2,830 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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