Average rent in Applecross - Ardross, WA2026

Applecross - Ardross sits in the Melville local government area, 8km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 11,725 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $475/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 25% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,725

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Perth
8 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
69%
Flats / apartments
12%
Born overseas
39%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Melville

Renting in Applecross - Ardross

Applecross - Ardross commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $475/week — about 41% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (73% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (69%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 11,725, the median age is 43, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Applecross - Ardross is 8km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Applecross - Ardross?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Applecross - Ardross, WA was $475. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Applecross - Ardross rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Applecross - Ardross came in at $475 — 41% above. Applecross - Ardross sits 8km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 69% separate houses and 12% flats).
Which suburbs near Applecross - Ardross have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Applecross - Ardross's $475/week (ABS 2021): Duncraig, Claremont (WA), North Coogee. On the higher end, you've got Woodvale, Sorrento - Marmion, Neerabup National Park. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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