Applecross North at a glance
Walk score
84
Very walkable
Population
21.4k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Applecross North.
The postcode for Applecross North is 6153 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Applecross North (6153) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Applecross North has roughly 21,419 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Applecross North scores 84/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Applecross North's population at 21,419, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
21,419
Median age
43
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21,419
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
84
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Applecross North.
Local schools for Applecross North
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Government School Catchment
Applecross Primary School
Ardross Primary School
Applecross Senior High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Applecross North.
- What is the Applecross North postcode?
- Applecross North is in the 6153 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Applecross North?
- Applecross North is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6153. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Applecross North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Applecross North?
- There are 20 schools serving Applecross North on this page, including Applecross Primary School, St Benedict's School, Ardross Primary School.
- How walkable is Applecross North?
- Applecross North has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Applecross North?
- Applecross North is close to Applecross, Ardross, Canning Bridge Applecross, Mount Pleasant, Como.
- What is the population of Applecross North?
- The population of Applecross North is approximately 21,419 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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