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Mount Melville, WA 6330

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Tight Rental Market

Median House

$740,000

market range $675K-$900K

Median Unit

$795,000

market range $550K-$825K

Gross Yield (houses)

4.1%

1yr Growth

-

Investment snapshot for Mount Melville

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Mount Melville market and investor summary

In Mount Melville, WA 6330, the median house sells for around $740K, on a gross rental yield of 4.1% for houses. At 0.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.1% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Mount Melville: people, income and schools

Mount Melville has a resident population of roughly 1,007, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 48, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 59% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $76,000 a year (about $1,470 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers.

Families have 20 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 26 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
1,007
+7% over 5yr
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$76,000/yr
Households renting
31%
Family households
59%
Socio-economic rank
5/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
20
avg ICSEA 1000
Unemployment
3.0%
Walk score
26/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Melville

What should I check before investing in Mount Melville?

Mount Melville has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Tight rental market (0.6% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Mount Melville?

The median property price in Mount Melville, WA 6330 is $740K for houses and $795K for units.

What rental yield does Mount Melville show?

The gross rental yield in Mount Melville is 4.1% for houses and 3.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

How tight is the rental market in Mount Melville?

The current vacancy rate in Mount Melville is 0.6%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Mount Melville?

Mount Melville has a population of approximately 1,007 residents, with a median age of 48.

What schools are near Mount Melville?

There are 20 schools within roughly 5km of Mount Melville. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Mount Melville affordable to buy in?

A median house in Mount Melville costs about 9.7 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Mount Melville's population growing?

The population of Mount Melville has grown about 7% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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