Alfred Cove at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
2,830
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Alfred Cove.
The postcode for Alfred Cove is 6154 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Alfred Cove (6154) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Alfred Cove has roughly 2,830 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Alfred Cove scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alfred Cove's population at 2,830, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,830
Median age
41
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
2,830
Median age: 41
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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
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Government School Catchment
Booragoon Primary School
Melville Primary School
Applecross Senior High School
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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 Alfred Cove postcode?
- Alfred Cove is in the 6154 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Alfred Cove?
- Alfred Cove is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6154. It is part of the Greater Perth area, 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?
- The population of Alfred Cove is approximately 2,830 (2021 Census). 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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