Melville, WA 6507
A well-connected Perth pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $420/wk Median
- 16.9% Renters
Melville Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 17.5k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $420
- To the CBD
- 10.6km
- Walkability
- 8.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Melville Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Melville is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 17,452 residents, a smaller but steady 16.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $420 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Melville
Melville Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Melville Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Melville
Real questions renters ask before moving to Melville.
What's the community like in Melville?
Locals describe Melville as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 17,452, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Melville walkable?
Melville carries a walkability score of 8.3/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How far is Melville from the Perth CBD?
Melville is approximately 10km from the Perth CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 20-35 minutes.
Is Melville a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Melville has a 16.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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