Applecross (WA)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and address registries validated by Districts since the Census, Applecross has a population of approximately 7,641 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 413 residents (5.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 7,228 citizens. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 7,459 estimated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside an additional 556 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the local density stands at 2,387 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the top quartile of all areas analyzed by Districts nationwide. Inward overseas migration drove this expansion, representing roughly 82.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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The suburb of Applecross has a highly qualified workforce, with a strong contingent of professional services workers and an unemployment rate of only 1.2%, according to compiled Districts regional data. In March 2026, 4,060 local citizens were employed, with the jobless rate sitting 3.0% below the 4.2% recorded in Greater Perth, while labor force participation is lower at 64.6% compared to the metropolitan benchmark of 70.2%. Census records show a moderate 14.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the impact of pandemic lockdowns should be kept in mind.

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The most recent postcode-level taxation statistics from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Applecross are remarkably high by national standards, featuring a median of $68,819 and an average of $120,671. This is in contrast to the Greater Perth benchmarks, where the median stands at $60,748 and the average is $80,248. Adjusted for the 10.93% growth in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of approximately $76,341 and an average of $133,860 as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Applecross all rank in the upper tier nationally, placing in the 89th and 89th percentiles. Distribution metrics show the largest cohort consists of 33.1% of residents earning over $4000 per week, which accounts for people, whereas the broader metropolitan region is led by the - bracket at . Financial strength is evident as of households earn weekly incomes exceeding which sustains high discretionary spending. Residents keep of their income after deducting housing costs, indicating substantial purchasing power, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Applecross at the time of the latest Census consisted of 61.9% houses and 38.1% other dwellings, which includes townhouses, apartments, and semi-detached units, compared to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other property types. Meanwhile, home ownership in the suburb of Applecross was significantly higher than the Perth metro rate, reaching 45.0%, while the remaining homes were occupied under a mortgage (26.6%) or rented (28.4%). The median monthly home loan payment was $2,800, well above the Perth metro median of $1,907, and the median weekly rent was $475 compared to $350 in the broader Perth metro area. Nationally, local monthly home loan payments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 72.7%, consisting of 32.7% couples with offspring, 31.1% couples without offspring, and 7.8% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.3%, with single-person households at 24.6% and shared group households representing 2.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 individuals is slightly below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Academic qualifications in the suburb of Applecross are significantly higher than broader geographical averages, with 51.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 28.6% within the local SA4 region. This educational advantage prepares the community well for professional, knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational credentials represent 21.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 11.3%.

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Public transit data shows 34 active transit stops in the suburb of Applecross, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 10 separate routes, which combine to support 1,656 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 171 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, most working residents commute to other districts, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 79%, followed by buses at 11% and trains at 6%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.5. Some 14.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health data shows excellent wellness outcomes in the suburb of Applecross, based on evaluations of mortality and chronic disease rates showing very low rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 75% of the local population, which equates to 5,738 people. This is higher than the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Applecross shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 23.5% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 40.5% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 51.6% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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Applecross boasts a median age of 44, which stands well above the Greater Perth average of 37 and significantly outpaces the national mean of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is particularly prominent at 9.1% within the local area, while the 25 - 34 segment registers a lower share of 11.2%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 7.1% to 9.1% of the total population. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group has shrunk from 4.1% down to 3.2%. Projections indicate that Applecross's age distribution will change considerably by 2041. At the forefront of this transformation, the 75 to 84 group is forecast to increase by ( people), rising from to individuals. This pattern of an aging community is evident, as residents aged + will account for of the anticipated growth. At the same time, the to age cohort and the to age cohort are projected to see reductions in their population numbers.

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Applecross currently has an estimated 244 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 164 children aged 0-2 and 110 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 18% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 237 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 744. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.