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Western Australia · Postcode 6153
Applecross postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 7 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Applecross at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Applecross ranks: household income is in the top 10% of WA suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in WA; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Applecross vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Applecross | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,453 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $475 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,800 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 44 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 6153 covers Applecross, an inland suburb of Perth about 7 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Melville.
According to the 2021 Census, Applecross has a population of 7,228 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $2,453, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 27 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Applecross includes a median weekly rent of $475, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,800, with 2,790 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Applecross scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Applecross include Applecross Primary School and St Benedict's School.
Applecross is part of the Melville statistical area in Western Australia.
Applecross details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6153 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 7,228 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,453/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,167/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $475 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2262/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,790 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 27 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -32.0116062 |
| Longitude | 115.8387269 |
| Distance from Perth | 7 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Melville |
| Local Government | Melville |
| Federal Electorate | Tangney |
| State Electorate | Riverton (South Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,192 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 840 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,680 (23.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,914 (26.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,608 (22.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 472 (6.5%) |
| Asthma | 429 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 272 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 256 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 230 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 94 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 35 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 102 (3.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 961 (34.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,158 (41.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 547 (19.8%) |
Schools in Applecross
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Applecross. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.