Melville · Council (LGA)
Total population
103,5232021▲ +8.2%
Melville's population is 103,523 — well above average, far higher than the typical council area (11,880).
It ranks 78th of 565 council areas nationally — higher than 86% of them.
Melville has a higher population than nearby Canning, South Perth and Fremantle, but a lower one than Cockburn.
Since 2011, it has risen 8% (from 95,700) — a smaller change than the national 18%.
Within Melville it varies widely — from 3,832 in Bateman to 17,452 in Melville.
Trend across censuses
Where Melville sits
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Melville — higher than 86% of areas.
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