Applecross vs Ardross
The verdict
Applecross rates higher for transport (80 vs 73). Ardross rates higher for liveability (98 vs 88). Applecross has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 38 min).
Scores
ApplecrossArdross
| Applecross | Ardross | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 87 |
| Transport | 80 | 73 |
| Education | 89 | 89 |
| Liveability | 88 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Applecross | Ardross | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,228 | 4,578 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,453 | $2,361 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.5% | 64.3% |
| Born in Australia | 57.5% | 58.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Applecross Moderate Growth · Ardross Moderate Growth
Property
| Applecross | Ardross | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
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Safety
| Applecross | Ardross | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 318 | 306 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,005 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Applecross | Ardross | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,152 | 1,135 |
See the full school list on each profile: Applecross · Ardross
Transport
| Applecross | Ardross | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Applecross | Ardross | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 11 |
| Parks | 10 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 19 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.4 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Applecross | Ardross | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,228 | 4,578 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,946 | 5,033 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,286 | 5,882 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.40% | 2.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Applecross or Ardross?
Applecross and Ardross have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Applecross or Ardross?
Applecross has a higher average school ICSEA (Applecross 1152 vs Ardross 1135; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Applecross or Ardross?
Applecross has the higher transport score (Applecross 80/100 vs Ardross 73/100).
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