City of Melville
Melville
Melville at a glance
Median house
$512,000
Median unit
$610,000
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
6,204
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Melville.
Melville is a suburb in Western Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$512,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $610,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$512,000
$610,000
6,204
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.76%
Based on $512,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.58%
Based on $610,000 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 202683%
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
6,204
Median age
42
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Melville.
Local schools for Melville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Melville Primary School
Melville Senior High School
Fremantle Language Development Centre
© 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 Melville.
- What is the median house price in Melville?
- The median house price in Melville, WA 6156 is $512,000. The median unit price is $610,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Melville postcode?
- Melville is in the 6156 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Melville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Melville?
- There are 20 schools serving Melville on this page, including Melville Primary School, Melville Senior High School, Fremantle Language Development Centre.
- How walkable is Melville?
- Melville has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Melville?
- Melville is close to Myaree, Willagee Central, Willagee, Palmyra Dc, Alfred Cove.
- What is the population of Melville?
- Melville has approximately 6,204 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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