Overall score
Little Grove
49.0/100
Mount Melville
51.2/100
Little Grove vs Mount Melville, WA Suburb Comparison
Little Grove for families and value; Mount Melville for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Little GroveMount Melville
Crime rate
Little Grove
50.0 / 1k
Mount Melville
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Little Grove
10
Mount Melville
20
Population
Little Grove
1,508
Mount Melville
1,007
Metric leadLittle Grove 4Mount Melville 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Melville
- Best for familiesLittle Grove
- Best for best valueLittle Grove
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Little Grove | Mount Melville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.2/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 6 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 20 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 30.2% |
| Population | 1,508 | 1,007 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Little Grove is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Mount Melville is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Melville sits among greener hillside streets, while Little Grove keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Little Grove pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability, whereas Mount Melville is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Little Grove suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Melville is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.