Bushfire Alert - Karel Avenue A Bushfire Advice is in place for people on both sides of Karel Avenue in an area bounded by Leach Highway to the north, Camm Avenue to the west, Parry Avenue and Burrendah Boulevard to the south and The Escarpment the east in parts of Willetton and Bull Creek. The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is now contained but not controlled. There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger, you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. Visit emergency.wa.gov.au for more info.
 
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Welcome to the City of Melville, find below useful information and resources to help you settle in as well as a friendly welcome from our CEO. 

Welcome to the City of Melville

Welcome to the City of Melville, an area with a multicultural community, a rich natural built heritage, busy retail and business precincts, an abundance of opportunities for physical and social activities and open spaces set within a unique natural landscape. We encourage you to get out and see what our beautiful city has to offer, including parks and reserves, LeisureFit centres, art galleries, museums and more!

Read our Welcome Letter from the CEO

Information for New Residents 

Waste, Recycling & FOGO

You can find information regarding residential bins, bulk verge collections, and more through the Waste and Recycling Pages.

Animals and Pets

Find information about registering your pet within our city, lost pets, keeping bees and poultry and more on our Animals and Pets pages. 

Libraries and Museums

Explore all the libraries we have in our city, how to become a library member as well as our museum collections through our Libraries and Museums pages.

Leisure and Recreation

We have two leisure centres in our City which have group fitness classes, gym, swimming pools and more. See more information about LeisureFit Recreation Centres. 

Volunteer Opportunities

We organise multiple opportunities for residents to volunteer with us, we also provide support to volunteer organisations. Learn more about volunteering within our city.  

Community Engagements

Have your say on projects, plans, strategies, planning matters and more within our City through Melville Talks.

Hardcopy Welcome Pack

If you’d prefer to receive this information in printed form, please fill out the below request.

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Contact Us

Our friendly team can help you with any questions you may have in relation to your new neighbourhood! Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.

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The City of Melville acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the City stands today and pays its respects to the Whadjuk people, and Elders both past and present.

City of Melville nagolik Bibbulmen Nyungar ally-maga milgebar gardukung naga boordjar-il narnga allidja yugow yeye wer ali kaanya Whadjack Nyungar wer netingar quadja wer burdik.