Melville vs South Perth - Victoria Park

Melville and South Perth - Victoria Park are neighbouring areas in Greater Perth with different strengths in local access. Melville has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of schools (89.4%) and health services (87.7%). In contrast, South Perth - Victoria Park is more connected by its street layout and has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (92.2%). South Perth - Victoria Park also has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 1,297 people compared to 927 in Melville.

These two areas have tracked closely since 2011, remaining very similar in their overall layout. Both are very walkable and almost every home in both places is within a 15-minute walk of a park. They also share a similar level of access to public transport, with nearly all homes located within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While Melville has more parks within easy reach, South Perth - Victoria Park has a higher share of food and drink options nearby.