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Melville

WA 6156 • Greater Perth

6,204
Population (2021)
$51,532
Median Income
2.40 km²
Area
46m
Elevation

About Melville

Melville is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Western Australia, located within the Melville (City) area. With a population of 6,204 and a median income of $51,532, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 2.40 km² at an elevation of 46m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Perth.

Within Greater Perth, the suburb benefits from Western Australia's sunny climate and outdoor lifestyle. Local facilities, parks, and beaches are accessible, making it attractive for active residents. Melville provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

Melville falls under postcode 6156 and is governed by Melville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bicton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6156
Urban Area
Melville - North
LGA
Melville
Federal Electorate
Tangney
State Electorate
Bicton
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.04°, 115.80°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
2.40 km²
Elevation
46m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Waddell Road & Canning Highway Melville 6156 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,325
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,695
Census 2021
6,204
▲ 8.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,536
Income 2021
$51,532
▲ 21.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,565
Born Overseas 1,396

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 428
  • 2. New Zealand 108
  • 3. South Africa 64
  • 4. Italy 54
  • 5. Scotland 50
  • 6. Malaysia 48
  • 7. India 39
  • 8. Indonesia 38
  • 9. Ireland 37
  • 10. Germany 32
  • 11. China 29
  • 12. United States 27
  • 13. Canada 22
  • 14. Wales 20
  • 15. Japan 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,616
Australian 2,213
Irish 749
Scottish 664
Italian 628
German 220
Chinese 170
Dutch 134
Croatian 127
Welsh 100

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,894
Both parents born in Australia
1,930
Both parents born overseas
1,117
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.0%
No Religion
45.0%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
329 (5.3%)
5-14 years
866 (14.0%)
15-19 years
440 (7.1%)
20-24 years
333 (5.4%)
25-34 years
607 (9.8%)
35-44 years
784 (12.6%)
45-54 years
964 (15.5%)
55-64 years
788 (12.7%)
65-74 years
520 (8.4%)
75-84 years
323 (5.2%)
85+ years
248 (4.0%)

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