Applecross, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Applecross, in the City Of Melville local government area.
| Locality | Applecross |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Melville |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.01546 |
| Longitude | 115.83689 |
| Population | 6,676 |
| Density | 2054.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 6153 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 8 km south-southwest |
Applecross is a locality in the City Of Melville local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,676. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 2054.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km south-southwest of Perth. Applecross is located at 32.0155°S, 115.8369°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6153.
Applecross, a coastal suburb of Perth, breathes with the salty tang of the Indian Ocean, its landscape a gentle sweep of sandy plains rising from the western shores of the Swan River. It lies 7.0 km south-south-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 197°T), and is situated 11.0 km north-west of Canning Vale. The air here, especially as the sun dips towards the horizon, carries a soft, diffused light that glazes the manicured lawns and illuminates the weathered timber of the jetties. Winds, often carrying the scent of flowering bottlebrush and the distant cry of gulls, rustle through the leafy canopy of mature trees that line the wide streets, offering a dappled shade that feels both ancient and welcoming. The land itself, a blend of forgiving sands and richer loam, slopes subtly towards the water, giving the impression of a place sculpted by the ebb and flow of tides for millennia, even as the modern homes reflect a more recent prosperity.
The history of Applecross is intertwined with the early development of Western Australia, a story that began with pastoral leases and evolved into a desirable residential enclave. Its name, echoing a Scottish isle, hints at a distant yearning for a familiar landscape that found its echo in the Swan River's broad embrace. The local economy, once reliant on the fertile soils for market gardens and orchards, has largely transitioned to a service-based model, fuelled by its proximity to the Perth central business district and its appeal to families and professionals. The iconic Applecross Jetty, a familiar landmark, serves not only as a functional embarkation point for river cruises but as a gathering spot, a place where the rhythm of daily life – the jogger’s steady stride, the dog walker’s cheerful call, the gentle lapping of water against the pylons – unfolds with a quiet, contented hum.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Applecross, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Applecross, in the City Of Melville local government area.
Detailed location data for Applecross includes the postcode (6153), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Melville), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Applecross is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |