Applecross
WA 6153 · Melville
7,228 (2021) → 7,946 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Applecross is a moderate growth suburb in Melville, WA 6153, about 7km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Applecross are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Applecross has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.52%), Malaysia (3.29%), China (2.56%), South Africa (2.45%), Indonesia (2.24%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.81%), Indonesian (2.32%), Cantonese (1.96%), Persian ED (1.09%), Italian (1.02%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1092 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Applecross Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1152
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Benedict's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.6kmICSEA 1143
- Ardross Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1144
- Applecross Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1117
- Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1149
- Booragoon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1123
- Manning Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1122
- St Pius X Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1138
- Aquinas CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1114
- Como Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1155
- Brentwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1113
- Como Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1074
- Santa Maria CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1123
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Applecross
Is Applecross safe?
Applecross has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Applecross from Perth CBD?
Applecross is about 7.4 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 34 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Applecross?
Applecross has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1152 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Applecross?
Applecross has a transport score of 80/100 and 34 bus stops.