Alfred Cove property market at a glance
Alfred Cove is a small riverside City of Melville suburb about 15 km by road from the CBD, suiting families and downsizers who want to be near the Swan River and Canning Highway buses. REIWA's median house price was $1,775,000 (+16.8%) for the 12 months to October 2026, and its unit median of $1,161,000 rests on only 5 sales.
| Median house price | $1,775,000 (12 months to Oct 2026), based on 31 house sales (REIWA) |
| Median unit price | $1,161,000 (12 months to Oct 2026), based on 5 unit sales (REIWA) |
| House price change (12 months) | +16.8% annual change in median house price (12 months to Oct 2026) (REIWA) |
| Median house rent | $1,475/week (REIWA, 4 house leases reported to 9 Nov 2026) |
| Median unit rent | $850/week (REIWA, 5 unit leases reported to 9 Nov 2026) |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | About 4.3% gross ($1,475/week × 52 ÷ $1,775,000 median house price, REIWA (12 months to Oct 2026)) |
| Days on market | 15 days median time on market for houses (REIWA, settled sales to 9 Nov 2026) |
| Distance to Perth CBD | 14.7 km by road to the Perth CBD (Google Maps) |
Schools
Melville Primary School (Melville, 0.8 km); Attadale Primary School (Attadale, 1.3 km); Booragoon Primary School (1.4 km); Melville Senior High School (Melville, 1.6 km). Distances from suburb centre per REIWA.
Transport and getting around
Canning Bridge or Bull Creek stations are the nearest (REIWA); the high-frequency 910 and routes 111, 148 and 158 run along Canning Highway, and the 160 serves Kitchener and Norma roads.
See travel times from every station in our Perth train lines guide.
Lifestyle and amenities
Named after the adjacent sheltered cove on the Swan River; Tompkins Park, Bill Sweet Park and Sid Eaton Reserve.
Alfred Cove buyer FAQs
What are the median house and unit prices in Alfred Cove?
REIWA reports a median house price of $1,775,000 (31 sales, +16.8% over 12 months) and a median unit price of $1,161,000 (5 sales) for the 12 months to October 2026.
How much does it cost to rent in Alfred Cove?
REIWA reports median rents of $1,475 per week for houses (4 leases) and $850 per week for units (5 leases).
Where does the name Alfred Cove come from?
It is named after the adjacent sheltered cove on the Swan River, named after Alfred Waylen.
How far is Alfred Cove from the Perth CBD?
Alfred Cove is about 14.7 km from the Perth CBD by road, according to Google Maps.
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Figures as of October 2026. Sources: REIWA suburb profile – Alfred Cove (data to Oct 2026, accessed 10 Nov 2026), Google Maps driving directions Alfred Cove to Perth CBD (10 Nov 2026), Wikipedia – Alfred Cove, Western Australia. Updated every three months. General information only.
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