Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Melville scores higher on 6 of 9 measures.
| Melville | Palmyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 54 | 24 |
| Wealth | 68 | 33 |
| Value | 52 | 37 |
| Parks | 25 | 56 |
| Cafés | 84 | 79 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 37 | 25 |
| Active & healthy | 59 | 44 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 69 | 80 |
| Median rent | $420/wk | $350/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 6,204 | 7,585 |
| Full profile | Melville in full | Palmyra in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 256 Perth suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Melville scores higher on 6 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Melville or Palmyra.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →