Overall score
Alfred Cove
56.1/100
Applecross
51.5/100
Alfred Cove vs Applecross, WA suburb comparison
Alfred Cove for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alfred CoveApplecross
Crime rate
Alfred Cove
4241.8 / 1k
Applecross
1632.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfred Cove
30
Applecross
228
Population
Alfred Cove
2,830
Applecross
7,228
Metric leadAlfred Cove 3Applecross 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesAlfred Cove
- Best for investmentAlfred Cove
- Best for best valueAlfred Cove
- Best for best schoolsAlfred Cove
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 | Alfred Cove | Applecross |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.1/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 8.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 4241.8 / 1k | 1632.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 34 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 228 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 2,830 | 7,228 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Alfred Cove reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city; Applecross is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Alfred Cove sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Applecross is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Alfred Cove is stronger for housing affordability; Applecross answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Alfred Cove suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Applecross is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.