Yalyalup

Yalyalup lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Yalyalup is around 3,289, reflecting an increase of 339 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents an 11.5% rise from the previous population count of 2,950. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 3,206 in June 2024 and the validation of 198 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 102 persons per square kilometer. Yalyalup's growth exceeded the national average of 8.9% during this period. Overseas migration contributed approximately 35.0% to overall population gains, with other factors such as interstate migration and natural growth also playing positive roles.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends project above median growth for Australia's regional areas. By 2041, the suburb is expected to grow by 791 persons, reflecting a total gain of 20.8% over 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Yalyalup when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Yalyalup shows around 37 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 189 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY-26.

On average, about 1.2 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built during this period. This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $576,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. Comparatively, Yalyalup has similar development levels per person to the Rest of WA, contributing to market stability in line with regional patterns.

However, there has been a pickup in development activity recently. This level of development is significantly above the national average, indicating strong developer interest in the area. New development primarily consists of detached houses (98.0%) and attached dwellings (2.0%), maintaining Yalyalup's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. The location has approximately 58 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Future projections estimate that Yalyalup will add 684 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand readily, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Yalyalup has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely impacting the region. Major initiatives include Busselton Margaret River Airport Expansion, Embark Busselton, Yalyalup Mineral Sands Project, and Busselton Gateway Industrial Park. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Yalyalup ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Yalyalup has a balanced workforce encompassing both white and blue collar jobs. The lifestyle and retail sectors are notably represented in the area's employment landscape.

As of June 2025, Yalyalup's unemployment rate is 2.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. In June 2025, 1,822 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. The workforce participation rate in Yalyalup is 69.6%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services.

Retail trade stands out with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio in Yalyalup is 0.7, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.2%, while labour force grew by 5.6%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.1% and labour force growth of 0.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yalyalup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Yalyalup's median income among taxpayers was $56,185 with an average of $74,202. Nationally, this is very high compared to the Rest of WA's median of $57,323 and average of $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Yalyalup are approximately $64,163 (median) and $84,739 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Yalyalup cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. The earnings band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 39.3% of the community (1,292 individuals), consistent with metropolitan trends showing 31.1%. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Yalyalup is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Yalyalup, as per the latest Census, was entirely composed of houses with 0.0% other dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro WA's figures of 89.8% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yalyalup stood at 23.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 56.6% and rented ones at 19.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, matching Non-Metro WA's average. The median weekly rent figure was $418 compared to Non-Metro WA's $360. Nationally, Yalyalup's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $418 compared to the national figure of $375.

Yalyalup features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.8% of all households, including 37.5% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.2%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households at 2.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Yalyalup exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 16.5%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate qualifications at 2.0%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 33.1%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education. Yalyalup is anchored by Georgiana Molloy Anglican School, serving 1,136 students as of a recent report. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1070). All 1 schools offer integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. The area functions as an education hub with 34.5 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 16.4 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

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Yalyalup's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Yalyalup residents. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 57% (~1,863 people) have private health cover, which is higher than the Rest of WA's 52.6%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.0% and 7.9% of residents respectively. Around 70.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.5% across Rest of WA. As of a certain date, 9.7% (319 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 20.0% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors in Yalyalup are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Yalyalup's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 79.2% of its population born in Australia, 89.7% being citizens, and 92.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Yalyalup, comprising 43.1% of people there. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which made up 1.2% of the population compared to 0.5% across the rest of WA.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (34.5%), Australian (29.9%), and Scottish (7.4%). Other ethnic groups showed notable differences: South African was overrepresented at 1.0%, New Zealand at 1.1%, and Welsh at 0.7%.

Yalyalup's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Yalyalup is 35, which is lower than the Rest of WA average of 40 and also slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of WA, Yalyalup has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 13.5% to 15.0%, while the 35 to 44 age group increased from 14.3% to 15.8%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group has decreased from 8.7% to 6.3%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 17.0% to 15.7%. By 2041, Yalyalup's population is expected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group will grow by 51%, reaching 745 people from 493. Meanwhile, both the 15 to 24 and 75 to 84 age groups are projected to decrease in number.