Alfred Cove vs Melville
The verdict
Alfred Cove rates higher for transport (69 vs 63). Melville is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 6.3 km).
Scores
Alfred CoveMelville
| Alfred Cove | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 80 |
| Transport | 69 | 63 |
| Education | 83 | 79 |
| Liveability | 97 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alfred Cove | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,830 | 6,204 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,262 | $2,183 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.9% | 50.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 73.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Alfred Cove Stable · Melville Stable
Property
| Alfred Cove | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Alfred Cove | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 318 | 306 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 141 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,025 | 1,015 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alfred Cove | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,087 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alfred Cove · Melville
Transport
| Alfred Cove | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 69 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Alfred Cove | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.0 km | 11.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.3 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Alfred Cove | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,830 | 6,204 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,039 | 6,663 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,110 | 6,818 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.80% | 1.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alfred Cove or Melville?
Alfred Cove and Melville have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Alfred Cove or Melville?
Alfred Cove has the higher transport score (Alfred Cove 69/100 vs Melville 63/100).
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