Yanchep

Yanchep 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 Nov 2025, the population of Yanchep is estimated at around 15,267, reflecting an increase of 4,245 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 11,022 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 13,481 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 1,020 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population density is 69 persons per square kilometer. Yanchep's growth rate of 38.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. This growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 64.0% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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). By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 6,231 persons, reflecting an increase of 29.1% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Yanchep was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis indicates that Yanchep has seen around 268 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 1,342 homes were approved, with an additional 265 approved in FY-26 to date. Each year, about two new residents are gained per dwelling built over the past five financial years, suggesting strong demand supporting property values.

New homes are constructed at an average cost of $378,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. This year, commercial approvals totalled $43.4 million, indicating robust commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Yanchep has 105.0% more building activity per capita. The area's new developments consist of 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining its traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 40 people per dwelling approval, the market is expanding.

By 2041, AreaSearch projects Yanchep will add approximately 4,439 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially exceeding current forecast growth.

Yanchep has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 62 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Yanchep Junction Estate, ECU Health Centre Yanchep, and Capricorn Beach Estate Yanchep. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Yanchep recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Yanchep has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 5.8% and estimated employment growth of 4.4% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of June 2025, there are 6,474 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 62.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and mining. Yanchep specializes in construction jobs, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical jobs have a lower representation at 4.2%, compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.4% while labour force grew by 4.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest future demand within Yanchep. Over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Yanchep's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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

Yanchep's median taxpayer income was $55,389 and average income was $69,454 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national average but lower than Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $63,254 and average income $79,316, based on a 14.2% increase since financial year 2022. In Yanchep, household incomes ranked at the 41st to 47th percentiles in 2021 Census figures. The largest income segment comprised 35.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 5,373 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the regional trend where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Yanchep, with only 81.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 44th percentile.

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

Yanchep's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Perth metro's composition of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yanchep stood at 19.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.8% and rented dwellings at 22.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,898. The median weekly rent in Yanchep was $340, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Yanchep's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Yanchep features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 78.2 percent of all households, consisting of 37.3 percent couples with children, 25.6 percent couples without children, and 14.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.8 percent, with lone person households at 19.8 percent and group households comprising 1.7 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which matches the Greater Perth average.

Yanchep shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 14.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 47.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (35.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.4% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education. Yanchep's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,231 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 974), with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Yanchep has 82 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 19 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,754 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 275 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 393 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Yanchep's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Yanchep residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% (~8,361 people) of the total population has private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.4 and 7.5% of residents respectively. About 70.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. The area has 13.5% (2,061 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Yanchep was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Yanchep's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the broader area where only 5.7% did so in June 2016. Additionally, 39.8% of Yanchep residents were born overseas, which was significantly higher than the regional average of 24.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion in Yanchep, with 40.2%, slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 37.3%.

Judaism had a similar representation in both areas, comprising 0.1% each. In terms of ancestry, English was the most prevalent at 36.8%, followed by Australian at 21.5% and Scottish at 7.5%. Notably, South African ancestry was overrepresented at 2.1%, Welsh at 1.1%, and Maori at 2.3%, compared to regional averages of 1.8%, 0.9%, and 1.3% respectively.

Yanchep's population is younger than the national pattern

Yanchep's median age was recorded as 35 years in the latest data, which is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 years and somewhat younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years constituted a strong 16.2% of Yanchep's population compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort made up 13.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of individuals aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.7% to 12.7%, whereas the 0 to 4 age group has decreased from 8.1% to 6.8%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Yanchep. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 62%, from 1,145 people to 1,856. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is expected to grow modestly by 4%, adding 86 people.