Melville — Units

NEUTRAL
WA 6156 Unit Rank #70 of 89 in Perth
$855K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
106 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
32d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
30.0% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Below average
Weak
YIELD
4.4%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.8% vacancy
Strong
#70/89 Below average Structure 15 Elevated risk $855K

Atlaso rates Melville units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.79%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better units options may be available in Perth.

At $855K, Melville ranks #70 of 89 units in Perth. The long-term structural outlook is Below average. Prices grew 50.7% over the past year, showing strong momentum.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned units identified in Perth.

Melville Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Balanced No strong buyer or seller advantage right now.
+24.5%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+0.3%
Rents (12mo)
0.6%
Vacancy
38%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$778K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$733/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 6156.

Momentum Health

Elevated risk

56% stall probability

Melville has been running at 50.7% growth but multiple stall indicators are present. Vacancy may be loosening, yield is compressing, or the suburb has caught up to city pricing. Consider taking partial profits.

STALL RISK 56%

Suburb Profile

Melville at a Glance

SEIFA Index
9/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$2,135/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
24%
of income
Population Growth
+0.9%
vs state +1.9%
Ownership Mix
30.8% owned 42.9% mortgage 23.7% renting

Demographic Trends

Melville Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Melville Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melville a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Melville as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Melville and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Melville?
The current median house price in Melville, wa is $855K, with annual growth of +5.9%. Properties sell in approximately 32 days.
How fast do properties sell in Melville?
Properties in Melville sell in 32 days on average. The market is currently rated Below average. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Melville?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Melville's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Melville?
The gross rental yield for houses in Melville is 4.4%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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