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WA · Melville Council
Applecross, 6153
Est. population · Jun 2025
8,091
Growth (1 yr)
+2.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.9%
Median age
44
Median income
$2,453/wk
Employment rate
59.6%
Languages at home
23.5%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Indonesian, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Applecross is a practical mid-sized suburb in Melville Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus schools and education.
At a glance
Applecross snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$875/wk
Population (ERP)
8,091
+2.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#60
among Metro Perth · Established
Safety
10th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in WA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
95th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 51.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 28% of Western Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1976th in Australia
- State rank
- 191st in WA
- Peer rank
- #60 among Metro Perth · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #143 among Metro Perth suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- $875
- Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- 1,995
Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated · Monthly bond summaries
Population
Estimated resident population
8,091(June 2025)
+2.8% annual · +10.9% over 5 years · 84th percentile in WA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.8%
- 5-year growth
- +10.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +219
- Change in 5 years
- +798
- Growth rank in WA
- 84th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~8,550), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 7,228
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,453
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 413 of 3,205
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Employment rate
- 59.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,726 / 599 / 462
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 13,209
- Against the person
- 3,166
- Against property
- 8,312
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,632.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 2 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -17%
Most common offence types
- Assault (Family)1367
- Drug Offences1073
- Fraud & Related Offences1417
- Property Damage1340
- Stealing4359
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- WA Police district crime statistics — Western Australia Police Force · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Quarterly timeseries XLSX; district-level aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,149
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 95th
School list
- Applecross Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1155 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 571 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Benedict's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1152 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 336 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Ardross Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1149 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 60% · 448 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Applecross Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 1,962 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1146 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 564 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bright Beginnings ApplecrossMacleod Roadchildcare
- Indigo MontessoriMatheson Rdkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- Canning Hwy After Collier St
- Canning Hwy After Cunningham St
- Canning Hwy Before Cantray Av
- Canning Hwy Before Conon Rd
- Canning Hwy Before Francis Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
228 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 6 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 places of worship · 10 playgrounds · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 34 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 50 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 71/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.83
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.8
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.11
Food & drink(13)
- Ardross Street CafeCafe
31 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Cheeky Boy EspressoCafe
Unit F 31 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Cioccolato EspressoCafe
31 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Kinky LizardCafe
28 Moreau Mews, Applecross
- Messy MunchiesCafe
Unit 3 42 Ardross Street
- Rhubarb CafeCafe
39 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Chicken TreatFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- TucciPub
- 7 SpicesRestaurant
35 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Olive & Oscar's Pasta & SchnitzRestaurant
- Umai JapaneseRestaurant
Shopping(2)
- Village MeatsButcher
Unit 1 37 Ardross Street, Applecross
Community(1)
- Indigo MontessoriKindergarten
2C Matheson Rd
Health & services(3)
- DBDentalDentist
- The New DentistDentist
Unit 4 40 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Pharmacy 777Pharmacy
Sport & outdoors(50)
- Do Pilates Do LifeGym
- Intense HealthGym
Unit F 31 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Jetts FitnessGym
- Reformed Pilates CoGym
35 Ardross Street, Applecross
- McDonald's PlayPlacePlayground
- Playground (9)
- Applecross Tennis ClubSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (34)
Transport(31)
31 bus stops
Other(43)
- Bbq (6)
- Beauty on ArdrossBeauty salon
Unit 3 30 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Century NailsBeauty salon
Unit 2 35 Ardross Street
- Bench (35)
- Bicycle Parking (16)
- Typeface BooksBooks
Unit 4 37 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Bohème LuxeClothes
Unit 4 32 Ardross Street, Applecross
- ChachiClothes
Unit 3 37 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Hyperluxe ActivewearClothes
33 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Lulu & I On ArdrossClothes
Unit F 31 Ardross Street, Applecross
- LululemonClothes
Unit 2 37 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Drinking water (5)
- Koko’s Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
- Perth Timber FloorsFlooring
- Applecross Art & FramingFrame
Unit 4 30 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Zone GiftsGift
Unit 5 30 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Platinum StudioHairdresser
Unit 5 32 Ardross Street
- TivolliHairdresser
33 Ardross Street, Applecross
- ma cuisine (home)Houseware
Unit 3 31 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Gelato TucciKiosk
- Forte School Of Music ApplecrossMusic School
47A Kishorn Road
- Parking Space
- Pharmacy 777Pharmacy
Unit 1 40 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Picnic Table (15)
- St Stephen's Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (2)
- Australia PostPost office
35 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Canning BridgePost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Leather N’ LacesShoes
Unit 4 31 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Shower
- Slipway
- Telephone (2)
- TelstraTelephone
- Travel AssociatesTravel Agency
Unit 7 32 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Vacant
- Vacant
Unit 1 32 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Vacant
Unit 1 38 Ardross Street
- Vacant
Unit 2 32 Ardross Street, Applecross
- Waste Basket (12)
- Water Point
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bill Bennetts ParkPark
- Charles Eckert ParkPark
- Gairloch ReservePark
- Jack Howson ReservePark
- John Fennessy ParkPark
- Point Heathcote ReservePark
- Raffles WaterfrontPark
- Warwick Wild ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Stephen's Uniting Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Attadale Rehabilitation Hospital (3.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- DBDentalDentist
- Pharmacy 777Pharmacy
- Spectacular OpticsArdross StreetOptometrist
- The New DentistArdross StreetDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 121
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 15.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 51 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 198 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from WA Region Scheme applications (lodged 2020–2026).
1 planning-related records
Other· 1 proposal
- Planning control areaPlanning control area
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- WA Region Scheme applications — Western Australian Planning Commission · 2020–2026 · Updated · Active applications (SLIP)
Heritage
7 heritage places
- Bell Tower - Applecross Primary School65 Kintail Rd, Applecross17792
- Heathcote Hospital Precinct (fmr), ApplecrossDuncraig Rd, Point Heathcote, Applecross3289
- Pavilion - Applecross Primary School65 Kintail Rd, Applecross17794
- School House - Applecross Primary School65 Kintail Rd, Applecross17793
- Applecross District Hall69 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross1543
- Applecross Primary School (original buildings)65 Kintail Rd, Applecross1542
- Raffles Hotel70 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross1544
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Tangney
- Member of Parliament
- Sam LIM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.0%Labor 57.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.7 km away).
Coalition 49.9%Labor 50.1%
6.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Applecross SouthLabor 47.9% · Coalition 52.1% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- ApplecrossLabor 50.7% · Coalition 49.3% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- ArdrossLabor 57.7% · Coalition 42.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Mount PleasantLabor 54.4% · Coalition 45.6% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- BooragoonLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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