Applecross, WA 6153 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Applecross is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6153, home to 7,228 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Melville local government area and roughly 8 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,228
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,453 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,167 /week
- Median family income
- $3,304 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Melville
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Tangney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $475 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Ardross Primary School
- Applecross Senior High School
- St Benedict's School
- Mount Pleasant Primary School
- Applecross Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 86 bus stops
- Riseley St After Drew Rd
- Riseley St After Calgary St
- Riseley St After Portree Wy
- Riseley St Before Kearns Cr
- Riseley St After Glencoe Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 29 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 44 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 12.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 95.5% of the 4,425 resolvable premises in Applecross. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 95.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 25,624 across the Fremantle District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 11,412 theft, 5,559 violent offences, 2,761 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Applecross?
Applecross (WA 6153) had 7,228 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Melville local government area.
What is the median rent in Applecross?
The median advertised rent in Applecross is $475/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Applecross?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Applecross covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Ardross Primary School (0.4 km), Applecross Senior High School (0.6 km), St Benedict's School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Applecross?
Applecross is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (95.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Applecross?
Across the surrounding area, 25,624 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (11,412), violent (5,559), property damage (2,761). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Applecross?
In Applecross, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (12 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Applecross?
86 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Applecross centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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