Situated 7km from the Perth GPO.
The area now comprising the suburb of Applecross was originally part of Swan Location 61 assigned to Lionel Lukin on the 28th May 1830. The land was finally acquired by Sir Alexander Percival Matheson in February 1896. Matheson, a Scot, formed the Western Australian Investment Company Limited and instigated the subdivision of the area, giving it the name of Applecross after a small fishing village on the North west coast of Scotland.
| Growth Rates | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applecross | 28.0% | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Perth Metro Region | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| CPI | 2.5% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| 2006 Census Summary | Applecross | Perth Metro Region |
|---|---|---|
| Population - Usually Resident | 6,335 | 1,445,078 |
| Median Age of Residents (Years) | 43 | 36 |
| Residents less than 19 | 24% | 27% |
| Residents 20-64 | 59% | 61% |
| Residents over 65 | 16% | 12% |
| Average Household Size (persons) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Median Weekly Household Income | $1,396 | $1,086 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment | $2,000 | $1,300 |
| Median Weekly Rent | $231 | $180 |
| Number of Occupied Dwellings 1 | 2,368 | 528,532 |
| Fully Owned 2 | 46% | 32% |
| Being Purchased 2 | 27% | 41% |
| Being Rented 2 | 26% | 26% |
| Other 2 | 1% | 1% |
| Local Schools: | Applecross P.S., Applecross S.H.S., Saint Benedict's School, Conon Road Kindergarten, | |
| Other Nearby Schools: | Santa Maria College (Attadale) , Mel Maria Catholic P.S. (Attadale) | |
| Shops: | Garden City | |
| Train Stations: | Canning Bridge or Bull Creek | |
| Bus Services: | Bus Service to rail stations or Esplanade Bus Port |
1. Excludes visitor only households 2. % Calcs exclude Not Stated Component |