Applecross at a glance
Walk score
86
Very walkable
Population
7,228
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Applecross.
The postcode for Applecross is 6153 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Applecross (6153) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Applecross has roughly 7,228 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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 scores 86/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Applecross's population at 7,228, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,228
Median age
44
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
7,228
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
86
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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.
Local schools for Applecross
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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.
- What is the Applecross postcode?
- Applecross is in the 6153 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Applecross?
- Applecross 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $475.
- What schools are in Applecross?
- There are 20 schools serving Applecross on this page, including Applecross Primary School, St Benedict's School, Ardross Primary School.
- How walkable is Applecross?
- Applecross has a Walk Score of 86 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Applecross?
- Applecross is close to Applecross North, Ardross, Canning Bridge Applecross, Mount Pleasant, Como.
- What is the population of Applecross?
- The population of Applecross is approximately 7,228 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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