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Property Investment in Melville, WA

18 suburbs in Melville council area · Part of Greater Perth · Population ~115,945 · 41,280 dwellings · 53 km²

Melville Council Average R-Score 55 / 100 — top suburb in Melville scores 71/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Melville71

Highest R-Score out of 18 suburbs in Melville

Melville council average55

Across 18 scored suburbs in Melville

Suburb medians in Melville range from $1,270,000 to $3,250,000.

3-year population movement: +7.8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.4% of stock (~600 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $6.0B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (27%), Retail Trade (14%), Education and Training (13%), Accommodation and Food Services (6%).

Typical suburb median price$1,710,050

Across 18 suburbs in Melville (Sept 2026) · ~81 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.8%

Median asking rent ~$935/wk · Vacancy 1.4%.

Top suburb R-Score in Melville71/100

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Every suburb in the Melville council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Melville

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Melville (Western Australia).

Is Melville (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Melville (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 55/100 across 18 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 71/100. Across Melville, the typical suburb median price is $1,710,050, median weekly rent is $935/wk, gross rental yield is 2.8%, and vacancy sits at 1.4%.

Which suburbs in Melville have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Melville (WA) are Alfred Cove (71/100, median $1,640,000), Winthrop (64/100, median $1,900,000), Mount Pleasant (60/100, median $2,300,000), Applecross (59/100, median $3,250,000), Ardross (59/100, median $2,633,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Melville?

Across Melville (WA), the median suburb property price is $1,710,050, median asking rent is $935/wk, and median gross yield is 2.8%, with homes averaging 81 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Melville include Palmyra (3.9%), Melville (3.7%), Kardinya (3.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the Melville council area?

Melville is a Local Government Area in Western Australia (part of Greater Perth) with an ABS estimated resident population of 115,945, approximately 41,280 dwellings, covering 53 sq km.

What are the best streets in Melville (WA)?

Every street across all 18 suburbs in Melville is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.