The size of Applecross is approximately 3.3 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 7.9% of total area. The population of Applecross in 2011 was 6,579 people. By 2016 the population was 6,886 showing a population growth of 4.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Applecross is 50-59 years. Households in Applecross are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Applecross work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 67.9% of the homes in Applecross were owner-occupied compared with 68.9% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $1,750,000.