Melville vs Perth

Melville and Perth are two neighbouring areas in Western Australia with distinct differences in accessibility and demographics. Perth is a walker's paradise, while Melville is very walkable, though Perth has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (93.4%) and schools (94.5%). First Nations outcomes also differ, with Perth showing a far higher rate of Year 12 completion (65.9%) and a higher proportion of people who speak a First Nations language (11.9%) compared to Melville's 49.4% and 6.4% respectively.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to how many homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, with Melville at 96.5% and Perth at 96.9%. They also share very similar First Nations unemployment rates, which sit around 12%, and both have every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park. While Perth has more food and drink options nearby, Melville has a higher share of walkable public transport.