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Melville - South

27 km²

Set within the Greater Perth region, Melville - South is a highly accessible suburb with an exceptional layout for pedestrians. The area is defined by its extreme convenience, where nearly every home is within a short stroll of a park or public transport. This ease of movement makes it a standout location compared to other parts of Western Australia. It is a well-connected community where essential services and amenities are almost always within a 15-minute walk.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are younger than in most similar areas and have a Year 12 completion rate of 47.0%, which is far above the state figure. While their personal income is a little below the national figure, the unemployment rate is 12.3%, well below the Western Australian average.

428 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

47.0% Year 12 Here 47.0% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

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

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

$1,550 Household income Here $1,550 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 100% near a park. This high level of accessibility extends to health services, which are within a 15-minute walk for 83.1% of homes, far above the state average of 48.5%.

6.7 Walk score

6.9 Types ≤15 min