Is Applecross suitable for a retail store?
Demand 8/10: among the highest spend-per-visit catchments in metropolitan Perth.
Demand 8/10: among the highest spend-per-visit catchments in metropolitan Perth.
Rent 6/10: mediocre execution at premium rent fails quickly despite affluent demographics.
Demand
8/10
Rent pressure
6/10 (lower is better)
Competition
4/10 (lower is better)
Scores combine suburb engine factors (demand, rent, competition, seasonality, tourism) weighted for retail stores. A CAUTION verdict at suburb centre does not replace address-level analysis.
Thinking of opening a retail store in Applecross?
These rankings show existing businesses at suburb-centre level. A Locatalyze report analyses your exact address — expected revenue, costs, profitability, competition within 500m, and investment risk before you sign a lease.
Run free analysis →What makes retail stores in Applecross successful?
Avg rating
4.1★
Avg reviews
344
Venues sampled
10
500+ reviews
2
Avg price tier
$
Across 10 retail within ~1500m of Applecross, the average Google rating is 4.1★ from 344 reviews per venue. 2 venues exceed 500 reviews — a sign of repeat local trade, not one-off tourist spikes. No single venue dominates on both rating and review depth — the market may still be contestable for a focused retail store concept. Engine demand signals for this suburb are strong relative to other suburbs in the city.
What entrepreneurs can learn from top retail stores
Ranked by success score (Google rating, review volume, prominence) within ~1500m of the suburb centre — study incumbents before you open, not browse like a directory.
1. Kmart BooragoonEstablished
★★★★☆ 4.2 (1,593 reviews)
Strong 4.2★ average with solid review depth — customers actively recommend this retail. Value-tier positioning with high volume — wins on convenience and price, not premium experience.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
2. Myer BooragoonEstablished
★★★★☆ 4.1 (1,532 reviews)
Above-average 4.1★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
3. Shaver Shop Garden CityGrowing
★★★★☆ 4.1 (56 reviews)
Above-average 4.1★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
4. Bras N ThingsGrowing
★★★★☆ 4.0 (56 reviews)
Above-average 4.0★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
5. Tarocash BooragoonEmerging
★★★★☆ 4.2 (38 reviews)
Above-average 4.2★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
6. Portmans BooragoonEmerging
★★★½☆ 3.9 (49 reviews)
Visible local operator within walking distance of the suburb centre.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
7. Taking Shape ApplecrossGrowing
★★★★½ 4.5 (27 reviews)
Above-average 4.5★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
8. yd. BooragoonEmerging
★★★★☆ 4.2 (30 reviews)
Above-average 4.2★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
9. GAZMAN Garden CityGrowing
★★★★½ 4.5 (22 reviews)
Above-average 4.5★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
10. KOOKAÏ BooragoonEmerging
★★★½☆ 3.8 (37 reviews)
Visible local operator within walking distance of the suburb centre.
Gap for newcomers: A service-heavy or experiential retail concept can win where product-only formats look interchangeable.
Thinking of opening a retail store in Applecross?
These rankings show existing businesses at suburb-centre level. A Locatalyze report analyses your exact address — expected revenue, costs, profitability, competition within 500m, and investment risk before you sign a lease.
Run free analysis →Possible market opportunities
Derived from venue counts and formats in our Google Places snapshot — not a guarantee of demand at your exact address.
- Medium confidenceService-led retail (phone repair, alterations, or plant studio)
Reason: Product-only retail is crowded online — hands-on services tied to a high-street address defend against e-commerce.
Biggest risks — and why businesses succeed here
Why operators win
- ✔ Strong suburb-level demand signals
- ✔ Manageable competition density vs other suburbs
- ✔ Relatively stable year-round trade (low seasonality risk)
- ✔ High average customer ratings — the catchment rewards quality execution
- ✔ Café format scores 71/100 (GO band) for this suburb
Biggest risks
- ✖ Several incumbents with 4.4★+ and deep review counts set a high quality bar
Before you sign a lease in Applecross
Checklist derived from engine scores and retail store competitor data — not generic opening advice.
- Run a Locatalyze report on your exact lease address — Applecross suburb-centre scores can differ from your frontage by 500m+.
- Test demand for “Service-led retail (phone repair, alterations, or plant studio)” with a pop-up or soft launch — our cache flags it as under-represented near Applecross centre.
Thinking of opening a retail store in Applecross?
These rankings show existing businesses at suburb-centre level. A Locatalyze report analyses your exact address — expected revenue, costs, profitability, competition within 500m, and investment risk before you sign a lease.
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