Council (LGA) · Area profile

Melville

53 km²

Melville is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders and high household incomes.

It's also marked by more residents than most areas and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Melville, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population103,523▲ +8.2%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +5.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over21.0%Children under 1517.3%People in a de facto relationship8.2%▲ +20.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Melville, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)25.8%

Young adults (25–44)23.5%

Seniors (65+)21.0%

Children (0–14)17.3%

Youth (15–24)12.3%

Marital status

In Melville, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (8%).

Married53%
Never married31%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Melville, the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by England (8%) and China (3%).

Australia62.1%

England6.6%

China2.1%

India1.9%

New Zealand1.7%

South Africa1.7%

Italy0.9%

Philippines0.6%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Melville, the largest group is English at 32%, followed by Australian (25%) and Chinese (11%).

English36.5%

Australian28.5%

Chinese12.1%

Irish9.7%

Scottish9.7%

Italian6.7%

German3.0%

Indian2.8%

Dutch1.9%

Filipino0.7%

Language

People using another language at home20.3%

Language used at home

In Melville, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Cantonese (2%).

English only76.1%

Mandarin4.7%

Cantonese2.0%

Italian1.2%

Hindi0.4%

Arabic0.4%

Vietnamese0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.8%

Religious affiliation

In Melville, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (43%) and Buddhism (3%).

Christianity50%
No religion43%
Buddhism3%
Hinduism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1271.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher38.4%

Highest year of school

In Melville, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 10 (14%) and Year 11 (6%).

Year 1271.4%

Year 1013.5%

Year 115.9%

Year 9 or below4.4%

Highest qualification level

In Melville, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 42%, followed by Certificate III / IV (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Bachelor degree37.0%

Certificate III / IV16.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.6%

Postgraduate degree12.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.5%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In Melville, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce22.3%

Engineering & related15.7%

Health13.1%

Society & culture10.6%

Education9.4%

Natural & physical sciences5.0%

Architecture & building3.9%

Creative arts3.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.2%

Information technology2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$909▲ +31.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,096▲ +29.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,654▲ +24.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week32.2%

Household income distribution

In Melville, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 27%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (22%).

$1,500–$2,99925.0%

$650–$1,49920.9%

$4,000 or more20.8%

Under $65014.5%

$3,000–$3,99911.4%

Personal income distribution

In Melville, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65038.2%

$650–$1,49926.0%

$1,500–$2,99921.3%

$3,000 or more9.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.9%People with a mental health condition7.3%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Melville, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.1%

One condition18.7%

Two conditions5.0%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Melville, the largest group is Other condition at 18%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Mental health (17%).

Other condition8.0%

Arthritis7.6%

Mental health7.3%

Asthma6.5%

Heart disease4.0%

Diabetes3.8%

Cancer3.2%

Lung condition1.3%

Dementia0.9%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.8%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid30.0%People who served in the Defence Force2.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.8%People living alone24.3%▲ +2.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Melville, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Melville, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people33.5%

1 person24.3%

4 people17.7%

3 people16.0%

5 people6.5%

6 or more2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +14.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200▲ +1.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting20.9%Homes owned outright40.5%Separate (detached) houses75.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms83.5%▲ +0.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Melville, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright41%
Owned with a mortgage35%
Rented21%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Melville, the largest group is Separate house at 76%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (19%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house76%
Townhouse / semi-detached19%
Flat or apartment5%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Melville, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 3 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

4 bedrooms39.2%

3 bedrooms34.9%

2 bedrooms13.6%

5 or more9.5%

1 bedroom2.0%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Melville, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and $550–$749 (14%).

$350–$54946.8%

$200–$34920.3%

$550–$74913.6%

Under $20010.5%

$750 or more5.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Melville, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $3,000 or more (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (20%).

$1,800–$2,99932.6%

$3,000 or more29.2%

$1,000–$1,79919.2%

Under $1,00013.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.3%▼ -23.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Melville, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles42.5%

1 vehicle33.4%

3 vehicles12.8%

4 or more6.9%

No vehicle4.3%

How people get to work

In Melville, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)61.4%

Worked at home10.0%

Car (passenger)4.1%

Bus3.1%

Train1.8%

Walked1.1%

Bicycle0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.0%Recent arrivals from overseas8.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation63.3%Employed full-time57.6%

Industries people work in

In Melville, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Health care & social assistance15.2%

Education & training11.5%

Professional & technical10.4%

Retail trade8.4%

Construction7.3%

Accommodation & food6.0%

Mining6.0%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Manufacturing4.6%

Transport & warehousing3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Melville, the largest group is Professionals at 34%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals33.2%

Managers15.3%

Clerical & administrative13.1%

Technicians & trades10.3%

Community & personal service9.7%

Sales workers8.0%

Labourers5.6%

Machinery operators & drivers3.3%

Areas within Melville

Applecross - Ardross Bateman Bicton - Palmyra Booragoon Bull Creek Leeming Melville Murdoch - Kardinya Willagee Winthrop

Nearby areas

South Perth East Fremantle Fremantle Canning Nedlands Mosman Park Cockburn Peppermint Grove

👥 Demographics & Identity