Applecross WA

Postcode 6153 · Melville LGA

Applecross is a mid-sized suburb in Western Australia within the Melville local government area (postcode 6153). With a population of 7,228, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $128K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.

The median house price in Applecross is $1.9 million, having surged 27% over the past year. Units have a median price of $750,000 (+4.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $800. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,800.

Applecross is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1154, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 34 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Applecross offers a gross rental yield of 2.1%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.9M/$951K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 15.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +27.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.1% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.9M/$951K Above Median
Affordability15.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+27.0% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$70,028
Mean Income$119,111
Earners9,325
YoY Change+2.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.9M
27% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$750K
4.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$475
POPULATION
7,228
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$2,453
Personal Income /wk$1167
Mortgage /mth$2,800
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops34
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1154
Total Students907
Government1
Catholic1
Applecross Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1155
St Benedict's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1152
Data: 2024