Ardross at a glance
Walk score
96
Walker's paradise
Population
4,578
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Ardross.
The postcode for Ardross is 6153 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Ardross (6153) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Ardross has roughly 4,578 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Ardross scores 96/100 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, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ardross's population at 4,578, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,578
Median age
41
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
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)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
4,578
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
96
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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 Ardross.
Local schools for Ardross
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Government School Catchment
Ardross Primary School
Applecross Senior High School
Mount Pleasant Primary 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 Ardross.
- What is the Ardross postcode?
- Ardross is in the 6153 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Ardross?
- Ardross 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 Ardross?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Ardross?
- There are 20 schools serving Ardross on this page, including St Benedict's School, Ardross Primary School, Applecross Senior High School.
- How walkable is Ardross?
- Ardross has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ardross?
- Ardross is close to Applecross, Applecross North, Mount Pleasant, Booragoon, Booragoon.
- What is the population of Ardross?
- The population of Ardross is approximately 4,578 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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