Melville at a glance
Median house
$1,300,000
Median unit
$610,000
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
6,204
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Melville.
The postcode for Melville is 6156 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Melville is $1,300,000.
Melville (6156) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,300,000, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Melville has roughly 6,204 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Melville scores 34/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Melville's population at 6,204, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,204
Median age
42
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,300,000 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $610,000, roughly 53% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $260,000. Prices sit well above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,300,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $610,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,300,000
$610,000
6,204
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.48% (median rent $370/wk against a $1,300,000 price tag). Units yield 3.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.48%
Based on $1,300,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.58%
Based on $610,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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
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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 $1,300,000. The median unit price is $610,000.
- What is the Melville postcode?
- Melville is in the 6156 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Melville?
- Melville is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6156. It is part of the Greater Perth area, 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?
- The population of Melville is approximately 6,204 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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