Average rent in Applecross - Ardross, WA — 2026
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.
$475/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 11,725
- 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
ABS 2021
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.
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