Melville vs Palmyra
The verdict
Melville rates higher for transport (63 vs 58). Palmyra is closer to the coast (4.0 km vs 5.1 km).
Scores
MelvillePalmyra
| Melville | Palmyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 79 |
| Transport | 63 | 58 |
| Education | 79 | 80 |
| Liveability | 97 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melville | Palmyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,204 | 7,585 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,183 | $1,729 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.1% | 49.9% |
| Born in Australia | 73.6% | 71.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Melville Stable · Palmyra Stable
Property
| Melville | Palmyra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Melville | Palmyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 306 | 316 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,015 | 1,015 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melville | Palmyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 1,106 |
See the full school list on each profile: Melville · Palmyra
Transport
| Melville | Palmyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Melville | Palmyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 11 |
| Parks | 6 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.5 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Melville | Palmyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,204 | 7,585 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,663 | 8,208 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,818 | 8,332 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.80% | 1.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Melville or Palmyra?
Melville and Palmyra have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Melville or Palmyra?
Palmyra has a higher average school ICSEA (Melville 1087 vs Palmyra 1106; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Melville or Palmyra?
Melville has the higher transport score (Melville 63/100 vs Palmyra 58/100).
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