WA6156· Pop. 18,238Melville

MELVILLE

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

6.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

10.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MELVILLE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$850/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.16%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

69 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MELVILLE is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Strong rental yield of 6.0%
High annual growth of 10.3% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,135/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.2%

74.7% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.8%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

18%

69% apartments

Degree qualified

35.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

170 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

11.4 km

Middle ring

Days on market

13 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

51 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

5.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,500/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 6156

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Attadale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1137

Mel Maria Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1131

Melville Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1119

Caralee Community School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1010

🎓Secondary (1)

Melville Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1071

📚Combined (1)

Santa Maria College

Independent · Yrs 5-12

ICSEA 1133

⭐Special (1)

Fremantle Language Development Centre

Government · Yrs K-3

ICSEA 991

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

58/ 100

12.5 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average

1085ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

47/ 100

🚆 5 train🚌 53 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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