Alfred Cove, WA 6154 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Alfred Cove is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6154, home to 2,830 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Melville local government area and roughly 10 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,830
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,262 /week
- Median personal income
- $993 /week
- Median family income
- $2,922 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Melville
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Tangney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Booragoon Primary School
- Applecross Senior High School
- Ardross Primary School
- Winthrop Primary School
- Melville Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 102 bus stops
- Marmion St Before Norma Rd
- Marmion St Before Aldous Pl
- Marmion St Before Marcus Av
- Marmion St After Marcus Av
- Marmion St Melville Aquatic Centre
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 24 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 33 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 14.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 42.0% of the 1,349 resolvable premises in Alfred Cove. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 41.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 16.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 25,624 across the Fremantle District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 11,412 theft, 5,559 violent offences, 2,761 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alfred Cove?
Alfred Cove (WA 6154) had 2,830 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Melville local government area.
What is the median rent in Alfred Cove?
The median advertised rent in Alfred Cove is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Alfred Cove?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Alfred Cove covering government sectors. Nearest include: Booragoon Primary School (0.5 km), Applecross Senior High School (1.5 km), Ardross Primary School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Alfred Cove?
Alfred Cove is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (42% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Alfred Cove?
Across the surrounding area, 25,624 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (11,412), violent (5,559), property damage (2,761). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Alfred Cove?
In Alfred Cove, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (14 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Alfred Cove?
102 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Alfred Cove centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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