Melville Median Property Value & Market Data (WA)
Price Score
6.0/10Melville has a median property value in line with Western Australia averages
Key Facts
- Median Price Range
- $500k–$750k
- Suburb
- Melville, WA
- Key Price Driver
- Housing stock age and land size
- Climate Risk Impact
- Increasingly affects property values — get a report
- Postcode
- 6156
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 8% of land (surface flood)
Median Property Value Analysis
Melville in Western Australia sits within the broader property market of the region. The median property value provides a benchmark for home buyers evaluating the suburb against neighbouring areas and state averages across Western Australia. Understanding where a suburb sits in the price spectrum is a critical first step in property research.
Property values in Melville are influenced by factors including location, housing stock diversity, school catchments, transport access, and increasingly climate risk exposure. The median price represents the middle point of all sales — half sold for more, half for less — and is the most commonly cited benchmark in Australian property market reporting. Domain and CoreLogic both publish suburb-level median price data that can be compared across Western Australia.
For buyers considering Melville, the relationship between property value and climate risk is becoming increasingly important. Properties in areas with lower exposure to flood, bushfire, and extreme heat may hold value better over the long term as climate risk awareness grows among Australian home buyers.
To make an informed property decision in Melville, an address-level assessment is essential. Get a complete ClimateNest report for your shortlisted property including climate risk scores, projected insurance costs, and long-term value outlook to complement your market research.
Melville (postcode 6156) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are surface flood (8% of land in high-risk zones), bushfire (7% of land in high-risk zones), tropical cyclone (3.7% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Melville — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Develop a comprehensive flood management plan
Near-termImplement measures to reduce flood risk, such as improving drainage infrastructure and protecting natural floodplains.
Est. cost: Medium
Implement heatwave early warning systems
ImmediateProvide timely alerts to residents about impending heatwaves and offer guidance on how to stay safe.
Est. cost: Low
Strengthen coastal defenses
Long-termInvest in coastal protection measures, such as seawalls and beach nourishment, to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise.
Est. cost: High
Promote water conservation
Near-termEncourage residents and businesses to use water efficiently to reduce pressure on water resources during droughts.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median property value in Melville?
The median property value for Melville in Western Australia provides a market benchmark for home buyers and sellers. For the most current median price data, consult Domain, CoreLogic, or your local real estate agent who can provide suburb-specific sales evidence and recent comparable sales. Property prices in Western Australia vary significantly by location, property type, and condition — the median is a starting point, not a valuation.
How do property values in Melville compare to Western Australia averages?
Melville sits within the Western Australia property market. Statewide median prices in Western Australia range from $500k to $750k depending on property type and location. Consider climate risk alongside price data — ClimateNest provides property-specific risk assessments for addresses across Melville.
What factors affect property values in Melville?
Property values in Melville are driven by location, proximity to schools and transport, housing stock quality and diversity, neighbourhood amenity, market conditions, and increasingly climate risk exposure. Address-level climate risk data from ClimateNest helps buyers make informed decisions.
Does climate risk affect property values in Melville?
Yes, climate risk is an increasingly important factor in property values across Australian suburbs, including Melville. Properties with verified lower climate risk may attract premium pricing as buyer awareness grows. A ClimateNest report provides address-level climate risk data to inform your property valuation.
What share of Melville is exposed to high surface flood risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 8% of Melville in high-risk zones for surface flood, with a further 73.1% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.
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