Applecross · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Applecross

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,800 are among the highest for this level in Applecross. This high cost of borrowing is mirrored in the rental market, where weekly rents are well above the state and national figures. The area features a mix of high-value homes and a significant number of residents who own their houses outright.

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📍 Applecross, Suburb / Locality

Where Applecross sits — Median rent (weekly)

$475 ▲ +18.8%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Applecross — higher than 90% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Applecross$475
6153, WA $450
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,800, which is well above the Western Australian figure of $1,842. Renters also face high costs, with typical weekly rents of $475 sitting well above the national figure of $375.

$475 ▲ +18.8%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $400
  • 2016: $460
  • 2021: $475

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,800 ▼ -3.4%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,900
  • 2016: $2,916
  • 2021: $2,800

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Applecross, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and $550–$749 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Applecross, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 44.1% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Meanwhile, 27.7% of households are renting, a rate that is much higher than most similar areas.

27.7% ▼ -5.8%

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 29.4%
  • 2016: 28.5%
  • 2021: 27.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.1% ▲ +2.2%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.1%
  • 2016: 42.9%
  • 2021: 44.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Applecross, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 61.9% of the area, which is far below the state figure of 79.7%. Most homes are spacious, with 79.7% having three or more bedrooms, meaning there are typically fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

61.9% ▼ -8.2%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 67.4%
  • 2016: 62.8%
  • 2021: 61.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.7% ▼ -0.9%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 80.4%
  • 2016: 80.6%
  • 2021: 79.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Applecross, Separate house is the majority at 62%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 21%.

Bedrooms per home

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Applecross splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (36%) and 4 bedrooms (32%), with 2 bedrooms at 17%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Applecross [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50022/applecross/topic/housing-dwellings