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| Locality | Mount Melville |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.01681 |
| Longitude | 117.86913 |
| Population | 1,039 |
| Density | 355.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 88 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 388 km south-southeast |
Mount Melville is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,039. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 355.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 88 m above sea level. It lies approximately 388 km south-southeast of Perth. Mount Melville is located at 35.0168°S, 117.8691°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Melville rises gently from the coastal plain, its slopes cloaked in a dappled mosaic of native bushland, a green hummock against the broader canvas of Albany’s hinterland. It lies 1.9 km north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 3.1 km west-south-west of Spencer Park. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of eucalypt and the distant tang of salt from the ocean, a subtle reminder of its proximity to the southern sea. Sunlight filters through the gum leaves, casting shifting patterns on the well-worn walking tracks that wind their way towards the summit, a promise of quiet contemplation and expansive views. The terrain is forgiving, a series of low ridges and sheltered valleys, where the occasional granite outcrop hints at the ancient bones of the land. It is a place where the quiet industry of nature unfolds, undisturbed by the bustle of the neighbouring city.
This prominent landmark, Mount Melville, holds a quiet significance for Albany, its history interwoven with the early days of European settlement and the enduring presence of the Noongar people. For generations, it has been a source of timber and a place of refuge, its slopes offering shelter and sustenance. Today, its character is shaped by its role as a cherished natural reserve and a popular destination for local recreation, its economy subtly boosted by the visitors drawn to its accessible beauty. The pathways that crisscross its landscape are a testament to this ongoing connection, a gentle legacy of walkers, picnickers, and those simply seeking a moment of peace amidst the rustling leaves and the vast, pale blue of the Western Australian sky.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mount Melville, Western Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Mount Melville, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Melville includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mount Melville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |