Melville, WA: suburb profile

The population of Melville WA is 6,204 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melville is $991 per week ($51,532 per year). Median rent in Melville is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Melville has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Melville has a population density of 2,589 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Melville is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melville is $2,325.

Population
6,204
Census 2021
Median income
$991/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Melville vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Melville is $991 a week, 23% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 139th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $100 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMelvilleTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$991/wk$806/wk +23%$766/wk
Household income$2,183/wk$1,722/wk +27%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$320/wk +31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,325/mo$1,759/mo +32%$1,733/mo
Median age4241 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.2%18.6% +0.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Melville, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Melville Population

6,204 residents at the 2021 Census.

Melville Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$991/wk
$51,532 per year
Ranked 1,273 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,325/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Melville Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,183/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 19.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Melville against your income

About $9,460 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $1,763/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Melville Schools

16
schools nearby
10
government
1093
avg ICSEA score
7,423
total students
Attadale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 440 students
1137
ICSEA
Santa Maria College Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,334 students
1133
ICSEA
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 513 students
1131
ICSEA
Booragoon Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 435 students
1121
ICSEA
Melville Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 670 students
1119
ICSEA
Our Lady of Fatima School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 156 students
1116
ICSEA
Bicton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 562 students
1113
ICSEA
Palmyra Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 536 students
1113
ICSEA
Kardinya Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 433 students
1087
ICSEA
Melville Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,398 students
1071
ICSEA
Hilton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 386 students
1065
ICSEA
Caralee Community School Government
Primary · K-6 · 333 students
1010
ICSEA
Fremantle Language Development Centre Government
Primary · K-3 · 227 students
991
ICSEA
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School - Pater Noster Campus Catholic
Primary
SEDA College WA Independent
Secondary

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Melville Map

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Melville, Western Australia: 32.0406°S, 115.8015°E

Melville Schools (16)

People in Melville

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (2,923) Female 52.9% (3,286)

Population Density

2,589
people per km²
6,204 people · 2.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,903
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.9%
New Zealand
1.7%
South Africa
1.0%
Italy
0.9%
Scotland
0.8%
Malaysia
0.8%
India
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
1.3%
Mandarin
0.9%
Indonesian
0.6%
Spanish
0.5%
Arabic
0.5%
Portuguese
0.5%
Cantonese
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.2%
Australian
35.7%
Irish
12.1%
Scottish
10.7%
Italian
10.1%
German
3.5%
Chinese
2.7%
Dutch
2.2%
Croatian
2.0%
Welsh
1.6%
Indian
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.5%
Catholic
26.2%
Anglican
11.5%
Not stated
5.8%
Uniting Church
2.4%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.2%
Eastern Orthodox
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.5% 2,531
Separated
2.8% 140
Divorced
8.2% 413
Widowed
5.8% 292
Never married
32.6% 1,635

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.4%
Couple: no children
22.8%
Couple: no children under 15
19.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.5%
2 persons
30.8%
3 persons
16.8%
4 persons
20.3%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Melville

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,296 occupied private dwellings in Melville at the 2021 Census, 15.5% were rented, 38.7% owned outright and 44.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 23 dwellings
Owned outright
38.7% 888 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.5% 1,021 dwellings
Rented
15.5% 355 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
12.4%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
34.6%
5 bedrooms
4.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.4%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
45.7%
3 vehicles
12.3%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Melville

Employment

Employed full-time
40.5% 1,904 people
Employed part-time
26.8% 1,262 people
Unemployed
2.7% 125 people
Not in labour force
30.1% 1,414 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
39.2%
Managers
18.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Community & Personal Service
8.8%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Labourers
3.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
3.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.8%
$4,000+/wk
24.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.4%
$3,500+/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.1%
Did not go to work
14.5%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Bus
3.7%
Walked only
1.2%
Other
1.0%
Train
0.8%
Bicycle
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Truck
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.4%
Certificate III/IV
22.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%
Postgraduate Degree
11.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.1%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.3%
Engineering
16.1%
Health
12.4%
Education
12.2%
Society & Culture
11.9%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Creative Arts
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.6%
Information Technology
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.3%
Secondary: Government
18.0%
Secondary: Catholic
16.7%
Primary: Catholic
10.7%
Pre-school
8.6%
Vocational Education
8.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.2%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
527
Asthma
193
Arthritis
144
Heart disease
133
Diabetes
94
Lung condition
84
Cancer
78
Stroke
58
Kidney disease
55
Dementia
31

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 593
Did not provide
87.6% 4,189

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.3% 971
Not a volunteer
79.7% 3,814

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 8
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
3.1% 148
Never served
96.6% 4,635

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.8%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
34.8%
3 children
15.0%
4 children
3.7%
5+ children
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
28
1951: 1960
77
1961: 1970
154
1971: 1980
154
1981: 1990
219
1991: 2000
151
2001: 2010
306
2011: 2015
170
2016
34
2017
30
2018
18
2019
20
2020
16
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
38.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,158
Moved from WA
507
Moved: same area (SA2)
160
Moved from overseas
54
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from NSW
14
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from NT
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.3%
5: 14 hours
33.7%
15: 29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.5%
Step family: no other children
12.1%
Blended family: no other children
2.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,030/wk Rent: $300/wk $120/wk less rent
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Income: $885/wk Rent: $350/wk $70/wk less rent
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Income: $967/wk Rent: $370/wk $50/wk less rent
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Income: $898/wk Rent: $380/wk $40/wk less rent
Kardinya
Income: $808/wk Rent: $390/wk $30/wk less rent
Helena Valley
Income: $872/wk Rent: $400/wk $20/wk less rent
Myaree
Income: $876/wk Rent: $400/wk $20/wk less rent
Maida Vale
Income: $856/wk Rent: $400/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Melville

The closest suburb to Melville is Willagee, 1.2 km away.

Willagee
1.2 km away · income $829/wk · rent $283/wk
Myaree
1.3 km away · income $876/wk · rent $400/wk
Palmyra (WA)
1.6 km away · income $991/wk · rent $350/wk
Alfred Cove
1.7 km away · income $993/wk · rent $430/wk
Attadale
1.8 km away · income $1,066/wk · rent $425/wk
Bicton
2.4 km away · income $990/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melville

What is the population of Melville WA?

The population of Melville WA is 6,204 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,589 people per km². Melville is ranked #1,259 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Melville?

The median personal income in Melville WA is $991 per week, or $51,532 per year. The median household income is $2,183 per week. Family income is $2,903 per week. Melville is ranked #1,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Melville?

Median rent in Melville WA is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Melville ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Melville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melville WA is $2,325. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Melville?

The median age in Melville WA is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Melville a good suburb to live in?

Melville is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 6,204. The median income is $991/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50932. All dollar figures in AUD.