5 min drive to Canning Bridge + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2453/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
70%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
12.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Applecross
Full-time 30.0%Part-time 18.7%Unemployed 2.0%Not in labour 49.3%
Dwelling Types
Applecross
House 61.9%Semi-detached 21.5%Flat/Unit 16.6%
Commute Mode
Applecross
Car 73.6%Transit 8.2%Bicycle 1.3%Walk 1.8%WFH 15.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
57.5%
England
6.5%
Malaysia
3.3%
China
2.6%
South Africa
2.4%
Language at Home
English only
76.5%
Mandarin
2.3%
Cantonese
1.0%
Italian
0.5%
Hindi
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Applecross
Is Applecross safe?
Applecross has a safety score of 54/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ardross (85/100), Mount Pleasant (WA) (54/100), Booragoon (32/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Applecross?
Median weekly rent in Applecross is $1000/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ardross ($900/wk), Mount Pleasant (WA) ($925/wk), Booragoon ($875/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Applecross?
Applecross has a school rating of 85/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Applecross Primary School (Primary), St Benedict's School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Applecross from Perth CBD?
Applecross is 17 minutes by car, or 34 minutes by public transport, or 27 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Applecross affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Applecross is $2.9M, up 1.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.4M. For renters, median weekly rent is $1000/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ardross ($1.9M), Mount Pleasant (WA) ($2.2M), Booragoon ($1.6M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/applecross
💎 Expensive🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent👨👩👧 Family Friendly🛡️ Safe
Applecross sits on the Swan River's southern bank, combining leafy jacaranda-lined streets with one of Perth's most coveted addresses. The foreshore jetty draws visitors from across the city for sunsets and city skyline views. A strong public school catchment, Italian-leaning restaurants along Canning Highway, and a Raffles Hotel pub by the water give it a polished, well-established feel - one that comes with a price tag to match.
Property prices sit at a median of $2.85M and rent of $1000/week, which is 180% above the Perth metro median. Expect a 17-minute drive to the CBD (or 34 min via public transport), and most residents drive (63%). Crime levels are moderate, and the 54/100 safety score is 2 points above the metro mean of 52. School quality is among the highest in Perth, with 2 schools holding a combined 85/100 rating. At a median age of 44, households here bring in $2,453/week.
“I've started doing installs all around Perth and every time I go to places like Dalkeith, Peppermint Grove, Applecross, all I can do is wonder just how the heck these people end up where they do. These houses are insane! Especially the ones right on the river.”— 314 upvotes in community discussion