Mount Melville, WA 6330 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Mount Melville is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6330, home to 1,007 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Albany local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 377 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population1,007
Median age48
Area2.9 km²
To CBD377 km
LGAAlbany

Demographics

Population
1,007
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,468 /week
Median personal income
$828 /week
Median family income
$1,884 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Albany
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Forrest
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,356
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Albany Community Kindergarten Preschool · Government
  • John Calvin School Other · Independent
  • Bethel Christian School Combined · Independent
  • Yakamia Primary School Primary · Government
  • Parklands School Other · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 41 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Albany Hwy After Victoria St bus · 151 m
  • Albany Hwy After Ashwell St bus · 165 m
  • Albany Hwy After Johnston St bus · 212 m
  • Albany Hwy Before Barker Rd bus · 227 m
  • Albany Hwy After Wellington St bus · 404 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 21 cafés
  • 41 restaurants
  • 7 pubs and bars
  • 35 parks and reserves
  • 16 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 9 supermarkets
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 60.5% of the 706 resolvable premises in Mount Melville. 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: 38.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 60.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 1.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Great Southern District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Mount Melville?

Mount Melville (WA 6330) had 1,007 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Albany local government area.

What is the median rent in Mount Melville?

The median advertised rent in Mount Melville is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Mount Melville?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount Melville covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Albany Community Kindergarten (1.1 km), John Calvin School (1.2 km), Bethel Christian School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Mount Melville?

Mount Melville is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Mount Melville?

Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Mount Melville?

41 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Melville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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