South Yunderup

South Yunderup lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of South Yunderup statistical area was estimated at around 4,975 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,115 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,860 people in the area. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,571 residents based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), combined with an additional 375 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 214 persons per square kilometer in South Yunderup. The area's population growth rate of 28.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.7%) and the state average, making it a growth leader regionally. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in South Yunderup, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate post-2032 growth. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with South Yunderup expected to increase by 811 persons to reach a total of 5,786 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 5.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions South Yunderup among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

South Yunderup has seen approximately 96 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 483 homes were approved, with an additional 102 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.3 new residents have arrived per new home over the past five financial years.

This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $392,000, indicating a focus on premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, there have been $161,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, South Yunderup has 93.0% more building activity per person. New developments consist of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density character with a focus on family homes.

With around 28 people per approval, South Yunderup reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 286 residents by 2041, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply will meet demand and potentially facilitate population growth beyond projections.

South Yunderup has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in South Yunderup rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

South Yunderup has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 1.4%. Employment grew by 10% over the past year according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 2,075 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.5% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in South Yunderup was 53.0%, significantly lower than Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Key industries include mining, manufacturing, and construction. Mining employs 2.3 times more residents than the regional average. Health care & social assistance employs 10.3% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 14.8%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison. In the past year, employment increased by 10.0% while labour force grew by 9.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 2.9%. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to South Yunderup's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of South Yunderup has a high national income level according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in South Yunderup is $55,930, with an average income of $77,467. This compares to figures for Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.62% since the financial year ending June 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,310 (median) and $84,919 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, income levels in South Yunderup rank modestly, between the 30th and 36th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The data shows that the majority of residents, 30.0% or 1,492 people, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, similar to the regional average of 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in South Yunderup, with only 84.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 37th percentile.

South Yunderup is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

South Yunderup's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.7% houses and 4.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Yunderup stood at 38.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.9% and rented ones at 22.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,824, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in South Yunderup was $335, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, South Yunderup's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

South Yunderup has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 76.0% of all households, including 25.6% couples with children, 38.7% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.0%, with lone person households at 21.8% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, aligning with the Greater Perth average.

Educational outcomes in South Yunderup fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 11.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 8.3% of residents holding one, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas also at 1.7%. Vocational credentials are prominent among residents aged 15+, with 46.1% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (35.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.2%), secondary education (7.4%), and tertiary education (2.7%).

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

South Yunderup has 19 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on two routes that together offer 69 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 314 meters to the nearest stop.

Services run at a frequency of nine trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately three weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in South Yunderup is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

South Yunderup faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58%, covering around 2,883 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.8% and 8.1% of residents respectively. About 63.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 63.6% across Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29%, around 1,442 people, compared to 27.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

South Yunderup ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

South Yunderup had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 79.8% of its population born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 96.6% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion was Christianity, accounting for 45.4%. However, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (37.4%), Australian (29.6%), and Scottish (7.7%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences: Maori were overrepresented at 1.3% in South Yunderup versus 1.2% regionally, New Zealanders at 1.1% versus 1.0%, and Dutch at 1.5% versus 1.6%.

South Yunderup hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

South Yunderup's median age is 47 years, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 15.6% of South Yunderup's population, compared to Greater Perth's figure, while the 35-44 age group makes up 9.7%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Perth. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.4% to 11.3% of South Yunderup's population, while the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.9% to 13.0%. Demographic modeling indicates that South Yunderup's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 53%, adding 296 residents to reach a total of 859. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 99% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 age group and the 0 to 4 age cohort.