Applecross - Ardross

Population growth drivers in Applecross - Ardross are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Applecross - Ardross's population is approximately 13,204. This marks a 12.6% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 11,725 people. The population estimate for June 2024 was 12,856, with an additional 578 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 2,431 persons per square kilometer, placing Applecross - Ardross in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth rate exceeded the national average (8.9%) during this period. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 81.7% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, with a base year of 2022, for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by these data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch employs the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, Applecross - Ardross is projected to increase by 2,246 persons, reflecting a total gain of 14.3% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Applecross - Ardross among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Applecross - Ardross has seen approximately 220 dwellings approved each year over the past five financial years, totaling 1,102 homes. In FY-26 so far, 27 approvals have been recorded. On average, one person per year moves to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This matches or outpaces demand, providing more options for buyers while enabling population growth.

The average value of new dwellings is $538,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $46.8 million, showing high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Applecross - Ardross records 186.0% more development activity per person. New development consists of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, creating affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift from the area's existing housing (currently 69.0% houses) reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 179 people per dwelling approval, Applecross - Ardross exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 1,892 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Applecross - Ardross has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2), METRONET Canning Bridge Bus Interchange Upgrade, Polglass Way upgrade in Ardross, and Ogilvie Streetscape Upgrade - Canning Bridge Activity Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Applecross - Ardross rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Applecross-Ardross has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 1.6% in September 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%. As of September 2025, 7,363 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, similar to Greater Perth's workforce participation rate of 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, employing 1.7 times the regional level, while construction employs only 7.0% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.0%, labour force grew by 4.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% with marginal unemployment rise. Statewide in WA, as of 25-Nov, employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Applecross-Ardross's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The median income among taxpayers in Applecross - Ardross SA2 was $65,262 and the average income stood at $114,570 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This compares to figures for Greater Perth of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $74,529 (median) and $130,839 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Applecross - Ardross, between the 86th and 88th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 31.9% of locals (4,212 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike metropolitan trends where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 43.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Applecross - Ardross displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Applecross - Ardross, as per the latest Census, 69.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 30.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Perth metro had 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Applecross - Ardross stood at 44.4%, with mortgaged properties at 30.4% and rented ones at 25.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,700, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,200. Weekly rent in the area averaged $475, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Applecross - Ardross had significantly higher mortgage repayments at $1,863 and substantially higher rents at $375.

Applecross - Ardross has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 74.6% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households at 22.9% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

Educational achievement in Applecross - Ardross places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Applecross - Ardross significantly surpasses broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 51.3% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the Small Area Level 4 (SA4) region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees were the most prevalent at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%.

Vocational pathways accounted for 21.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 11.2%. Educational participation was notably high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 10.0% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis shows that there are 55 active public transport stops in the Applecross - Ardross area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 1,692 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 195 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

There are 11 individual routes operating, with an average service frequency of 241 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Applecross - Ardross's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Applecross - Ardross with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (10,233 people), compared to 65.2% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.3 and 5.6% of residents respectively, while 75.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.5% across Greater Perth.

As of 2021, the area has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,007 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Applecross - Ardross was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Applecross-Ardross has a significant cultural diversity, with 24.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Applecross-Ardross, comprising 50.5%. Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.2% of the population there versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English at 26.2%, Australian at 18.2%, and Chinese at 11.3%. Notably, South African (1.1%), Croatian (1.1%), and Welsh (0.8%) ethnicities have higher representation in Applecross-Ardross compared to the regional averages of 0.9%, 1.1%, and 0.7% respectively.

Applecross - Ardross's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Applecross - Ardross is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent, making up 11.7% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 year-olds comprise only 9.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.5% to 8.3%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has grown from 11.9% to 13.0%. However, the 0 to 4 age group has declined from 4.5% to 3.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Applecross - Ardross's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 65% from 1,090 to 1,801 people. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 64% of total population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.