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

As of November 2025, South Yunderup's population is estimated at around 4,986. This reflects an increase of 1,126 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,860. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,570 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 375 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 214 persons per square kilometer. South Yunderup's growth rate of 29.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with South Yunderup expected to increase by 796 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 5.2% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, South Yunderup has seen around 96 new homes approved each year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 482 homes were approved, with a further 65 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.3 new residents per year have arrived for each new home over these years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions that support stability.

The average construction value of new properties is $392,000, aligning with regional trends. This financial year has seen $2.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Perth, South Yunderup has 93.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers ample choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 31 people per approval, South Yunderup reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 260 residents through to 2041, suggesting that current development patterns should readily meet demand and facilitate potential population growth beyond current projections.

South Yunderup has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth 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, prominently featuring manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 7.8%.

As of June 2025, there are 2,003 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.6% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in South Yunderup is significantly lower at 53.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries employing residents are mining, manufacturing, and construction, with a notable specialization in mining, which employs 2.3 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance employs only 10.3% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 14.8%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons. Over the past year, employment increased by 7.8%, while the labour force grew by 7.2%, causing a reduction in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 3.7% and unemployment rose slightly by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within South Yunderup. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to South Yunderup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

South Yunderup's median income among taxpayers was $55,931 in financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $77,468 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on a 14.2% growth in wages since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes would be approximately $63,873 (median) and $88,468 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows South Yunderup's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 30th and 36th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.0% of residents (1,495 people), 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), contrasting with 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. The 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, while 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 comprise 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches 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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (35.3%). Educational participation is high at 26.5%, with 11.2% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 705 students: Austin Cove Baptist College - California Crescent Campus and Austin Cove Baptist College. School conditions are typical Australian standards (ICSEA: 999) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational mix includes 1 primary, 1 K-12 school. Note: for 'n/a' enrolment schools, refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis indicates 20 active stops operating within South Yunderup, served by buses. These stops are covered by two routes, offering a total of 69 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 314 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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. Approximately 58% of its total population of 2,889 people have private health cover, compared to 54.9% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis (affecting 9.8% of residents) and mental health issues (8.1%). A total of 63.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 63.6% figure across Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.9%, or 1,440 people, compared to 27.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors in South Yunderup 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, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 79.8% born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 96.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 45.4%. Notably, Judaism, at 0.1%, was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth's 0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (37.4%), Australian (29.6%), and Scottish (7.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Maori (1.3% vs regional 1.2%), New Zealand (1.1% vs 1.0%), and Dutch (1.5% vs 1.6%) were relatively overrepresented.

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

South Yunderup's median age is 47 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 15.5% of South Yunderup's population, compared to Greater Perth's percentage, while the 35-44 cohort makes up 9.7%. This 65-74 concentration is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 8.4% to 11.3%, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.9% to 13.0%. Demographic modeling suggests South Yunderup's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 75-84 cohort projected to grow by 52%, adding 293 residents to reach 857. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, populations in the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups are projected to decline.