Melville
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Melville, WA 6156.
About Melville
Welcome to Melville
Melville sits on the southern side of the Swan River in Perth's inner south, roughly nine kilometres from the CBD depending on your route across the river. It gives its name to the wider City of Melville but the suburb itself is a settled, leafy pocket bordered by Palmyra, Myaree, Willagee, Winthrop and Bicton, close enough to the water to feel the benefit without paying river-frontage prices.
With a population of just over 6,200 and a median age of 42, it's a suburb of established households rather than a first-home-buyer hotspot — the kind of place people move to and stay in. Wide blocks, mature street trees and a strong owner-occupier feel define the area, making it a good fit for families and professionals who want space, a reasonable commute and river access without the Fremantle or Nedlands price tag.
Lifestyle & dining
Melville's day-to-day life revolves around a handful of local shopping strips and the bigger commercial hubs at neighbouring Myaree and Palmyra, both an easy drive or bike ride away. Cafes and casual dining tend to cluster along these fringe areas, while the Swan River foreshore nearby offers a change of scenery for weekend walks, cycling or simply watching the boats go past.
It's not a suburb built around a buzzing main street, and that's part of its appeal — residents lean towards Applecross, Fremantle or South Perth for a bigger night out, while keeping things quiet and practical at home.
Shopping
For everyday needs, Myaree's bulky goods and homemaker precinct is a major drawcard, covering everything from hardware to furniture, while Palmyra offers a more traditional shopping strip with grocery and specialty stores. Garden City Booragoon, one of Perth's larger shopping centres, is also within easy reach for a full retail and entertainment fix, making Melville a convenient base without residents needing to venture too far from home.
Getting around
Melville's location gives it good access to both the city and the airport corridor via Leach Highway and Canning Highway, with the Kwinana Freeway also within reach for trips south or into the CBD. There's no train line running directly through the suburb, so most residents rely on cars or buses linking through to Fremantle and Perth, though the Fremantle line stations to the west and the Canning Bridge precinct to the east both offer rail options a short drive away.
The Swan River crossings at Canning Bridge and Fremantle mean commuters have a couple of route choices, which helps spread peak-hour traffic and keeps travel times reasonably manageable for an inner-suburban location.
Schools & families
Melville Primary School and Melville Senior High School anchor the local education offering, giving families a public schooling pathway within the suburb itself. The surrounding area, including Winthrop and Willagee, adds further choice for those looking at other public and private options, and the settled demographic profile — a median age of 42 — reflects a community where many households have already put down roots around these schools.
Parks & recreation
Proximity to the Swan River is one of Melville's strongest recreational assets, with foreshore reserves offering walking and cycling paths, picnic spots and water views without the crowds of more central riverside suburbs. Local parks and ovals scattered through the suburb and neighbouring Winthrop and Bicton cater to weekend sport and casual exercise, and the relatively low-density, house-dominated streetscape leaves room for the kind of backyards that are getting harder to find closer to the city.
The property market
Melville's property market is overwhelmingly house-driven, with houses making up 90% of current listings against just 5% townhouses, 3% apartments or units and 2% land — a mix that underlines its identity as a low-rise, family-housing suburb rather than a unit or apartment market.
The median house price sits at $1.38 million, with units and apartments considerably more affordable at a median of $820,000, and median rent across the suburb at $800 a week. The standout figure is growth: house prices have risen 40.4% recently, a sharp increase that points to strong buyer demand for this pocket of the inner south, likely fuelled by its river proximity, established character and relative scarcity of listings given the suburb's modest population.
Market snapshot
Melville property market
Median sale price
$1.38m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$800
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$925k
Median
$1.38m
Premium
$1.98m
Days on market
10
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
36
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +14.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Melville by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Melville, WA 6156.
Population
6,204
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$2,183
median, per week
Median rent
$420
per week
Median mortgage
$2,325
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Melville
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Melville
$950k
4/15 Windfield Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.33m
48A Kitchener Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
5 Windfield Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.70m
40B Holman Street
Sold ~July 2026
$975k
27B Shelshaw Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.90m
14B Young Street
Sold ~June 2026
$900k
14 Holman Street
Sold ~June 2026
$599k
126 Leach Hwy
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Melville suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Melville?
The median house price in Melville, WA is $1.38m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 40.4%.
How much is rent in Melville?
The median weekly rent in Melville is around $800 per week.
Is Melville a good place to live?
Melville is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia located within the likewise named City of Melville. Melville is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 6,204 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Melville?
Melville has a population of 6,204 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
What schools are in Melville?
There are 2 schools in or near Melville, including Melville Primary School and Melville Senior High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Melville?
Properties in Melville take around 10 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Melville?
Entry-level properties in Melville start around $925k, while premium homes reach $1.98m.
What suburbs are near Melville?
Suburbs near Melville include Palmyra, Myaree, Willagee, Winthrop and Bicton.
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