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Melville

53 km²

Almost every home in Melville is within a short walk of a park, making it one of the most accessible areas in the region. The neighbourhood is defined by a high level of convenience, where most residents can reach health services, shops, and schools on foot. This creates a highly walkable urban environment that stands out compared to the rest of Western Australia. It is a well-serviced community where daily needs are typically found just minutes from the front door.

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First Nations residents here have a Year 12 completion rate of 49.4%, which is far above the national figure. This higher education level is consistent with typical household incomes of $1,875, which is well above the Western Australian average.

927 First Nations people

24 yrs Median age Here 24 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

49.4% Year 12 Here 49.4% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

12.7% Unemployment Here 12.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$577 Median income Here $577 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,875 Household income Here $1,875 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. Access to health services and groceries is far above the state average, and the typical resident has access to more nearby amenities than people in most other parts of Western Australia.

7.3 Walk score

7.3 Types ≤15 min