Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Yanchep has an estimated 15,212 residents, up 38.0% since the 2021 Census, with 21 projects tracked in Yanchep.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 50 kilometres north-northwest from Perth CBD, the suburb of Yanchep has an estimated population of around 15,212 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This is an increase of 4,190 people (38.0%) since the 2021 Census, when 11,022 people were recorded. The suburb is marked by development activity and population drivers well above average, strong mortgage holder representation, a high population level born overseas, detached housing, a notable mining employment base and elevated construction employment. Children make up a high proportion of residents, and the area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth.
Yanchep combines a growing population with a development profile led by detached housing and strong construction activity. Its workforce has a notable presence in mining and construction, while many residents were born overseas.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 50 kilometres north-northwest from Perth CBD, the suburb of Yanchep has an estimated population of around 15,212 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This is an increase of 4,190 people (38.0%) since the 2021 Census, when 11,022 people were recorded. The suburb is marked by development activity and population drivers well above average, strong mortgage holder representation, a high population level born overseas, detached housing, a notable mining employment base and elevated construction employment. Children make up a high proportion of residents, and the area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth.
Yanchep combines a growing population with a development profile led by detached housing and strong construction activity. Its workforce has a notable presence in mining and construction, while many residents were born overseas.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,591 in 2006 and 14,347 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 15,212 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 15.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 35.2%.
Yanchep ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for development activity and the 95th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Yanchep is $650 a week, up 4.6% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 10% below Greater Perth.
10% below Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $650 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Wanneroo | $724 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wanneroo, over 12 months | +8.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North West | $760 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - North West, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
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Status of the 28 tracked applications: 28 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 21 projects in Yanchep (10 under construction) and 86 more in the surrounding area.
A jointly funded integrated health precinct led by Edith Cowan University, the Australian Government, and the WA State Government. Stage 1 (ECU Health Centre Yanchep East, 15 Ikara Lane) opened in October 2024, providing GP, allied health, disability, psychological, and counselling services. Stage 2 (ECU Health Centre Yanchep West, approx.
The Yanchep Lagoon Improvement Project aims to create greater opportunities for tourism, recreation, and economic growth in Yanchep. It involves working with residents and stakeholders to guide future development of the Yanchep Lagoon precinct.
Satterley residential land estate in Yanchep, marketed as a private coastal community close to Yanchep Lagoon, Yanchep National Park, Yanchep Central, Yanchep Train Station and the Mitchell Freeway extension.
Master-planned residential community delivering 546 lots across 39ha, featuring 5ha of commercial development, three local parks, and the future K-12 St Matthew's Anglican School. Located 200m from the newly built Yanchep Train Station.
Redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Old Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club building into a modern multi-use community facility and cafe. Delivered by the City of Wanneroo, the project includes upgraded public amenities, hospitality space, and improved foreshore beach access.
Capricorn Beach Estate is an active masterplanned coastal residential community in Yanchep. Homesites are now selling, with current releases promoted by the estate and a sales office operating at 222 Capricorn Esplanade.
Established master planned coastal community in Yanchep by DevelopmentWA with ongoing staged land releases. Current public releases include Stage 28C, while construction continues across later stages and associated road infrastructure including Yanchep Beach Road and Greenside Drive upgrades.
36-hectare house-and-land community in Yanchep delivered by DevelopmentWA and Parcel Property, immediately north of the Yanchep METRONET station.
Secondary school opened in 2018 for students from Year 7 to 12, replacing Yanchep District High School. Purpose-built facility costing $43.5 million with 33 classrooms, specialist rooms, gymnasium and sports fields serving 725 students. Modern facilities for 1,500+ students with specialised learning areas, sports facilities and performing arts centre.
Strategic planning study for a proposed new north-south route in Perth's North-West Corridor between Whiteman and Yanchep. Intended to ease traffic on Wanneroo Road and Mitchell Freeway, the corridor will also include space for heavy rail in the median. Currently under a Planning Control Area (PCA 173) to protect the required land.
New northern terminus of the Transperth Yanchep Line with a bus interchange and about 900+ commuter parking bays. The station opened for passenger services on 15 July 2024 as part of METRONET's Yanchep Rail Extension, which delivered 14.5 km of new rail from Butler and three new stations (Alkimos, Eglinton, Yanchep).
State government-funded redevelopment of the existing Yanchep Lagoon Primary School completed in early 2021. Works delivered in stages while the school remained operational, adding three new teaching blocks, a new library, a covered assembly area and new hard courts, with refurbishments to existing buildings and services upgrades.
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Estimated completion year of the 45 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 15, 2027 10, 2028 9, 2029 0, 2030 5, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 3. 9 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 28 substantial development applications lodged in and around Yanchep over the past 5 years, 2 in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 0, 2022 6, 2023 3, 2024 12, 2025 7, 2026 (to Oct) 0.
Key application 629 Two Rocks Road, Yanchep Aged Care | $41m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 28 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 26.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 326 | ABS building approvals | 96th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 28 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Yanchep include: ECU Health Centre Yanchep (Construction); Yanchep Junction Estate (Construction); Yanchep Lagoon Improvement Project (Construction); Vertex Private Estate Yanchep (Construction); and Indi Yanchep (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Yanchep spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Tourism, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Yanchep currently ranks below national averages at the 35th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Yanchep higher than 96% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Yanchep area has seen 1,007 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Yanchep's current population of 15,212 has been supported by 326 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Yanchep has seen 26.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 27 people in the suburb of Yanchep, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Yanchep's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 326, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Yanchep has grown by approximately 3,272 people, while 1,631 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.0 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Yanchep lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,212 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +38.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 70 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 26th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +5.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +6.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,022 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 4,190 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +6.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +5.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 218.33 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Yanchep was estimated to be approximately 15,212 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 14,347 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Yanchep has added approximately 4,190 people and shown a 38.01% increase from the 11,022 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Yanchep is estimated at 70 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Yanchep has shown a compound annual growth rate of 6.9% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Yanchep is driven by: Interstate migration (64.0%), Overseas migration (26.0%), Natural increase (11.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 64.0% of overall population gains.
Yanchep's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 24th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 22.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 15.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Yanchep at 35 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 35 years as at August 2026, Yanchep is 2 years younger than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Yanchep compared to the Greater Perth region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 15.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Yanchep compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 7.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Yanchep show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most under-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (0.9% vs 2.0%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 22.5% of the population in the suburb of Yanchep as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.7% of the population in the suburb of Yanchep as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $62,750 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 65th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $77,387 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,699 | 2021 Census, weekly | 47th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $762 | 2021 Census, weekly | 41st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 19.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,990 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 22.6% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Yanchep is approximately $67,168. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $62,750.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Yanchep is approximately $82,835. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $77,387.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Yanchep is approximately $67,168 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $62,750 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Yanchep is approximately $82,835 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $77,387 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Yanchep's households (~35.2% / 1,316 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Yanchep is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 35.2% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Yanchep is $1,699/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Yanchep is $1,990/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Yanchep is $762/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the suburb of Yanchep is above the national average, with the median assessed at $62,750 while the average income stands at $77,387. This contrasts to Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $64,047 and an average income of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $67,168 (median) and $82,835 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Yanchep is $5,966 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Yanchep's disposable income is $5,966 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Yanchep has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 65.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,842 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 12,847 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 7,298 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Yanchep has approximately 6,842 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.2%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Yanchep stands at 6.2%, which is 2.1 percentage points above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Yanchep is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.1% of employment), construction (13.9%), and mining (11.3%). Other significant employers include retail trade and education & training.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Yanchep has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Yanchep is 65.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Yanchep shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 13.9% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Yanchep's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Yanchep shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 14.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 35.2% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 38.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 33.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 14.4% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
14.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Yanchep have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
38.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Yanchep have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Yanchep ranks in the 42th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Yanchep are: Certificate (35.2%), Advanced Diploma (12.1%), Bachelor Degree (10.0%).
33.0% of the population in the suburb of Yanchep is currently engaged in formal education, including 14.4% in primary school, 8.9% in secondary school, 2.9% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Yanchep is 974, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 4 schools within the suburb of Yanchep, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,231 students.
The suburb of Yanchep includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Yanchep features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 19.8% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 37.3% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.6% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 14.8% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,740 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,162 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 78.5% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Yanchep had 3,740 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 38.0% to an estimated 5,162 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Yanchep is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 78.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (19.8%), group households (1.7%), and other household types (0.1%).
Of the 2,936 family households, couples with children account for 37.3% of all households, couples without children at home 25.6%, and single parent families 14.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Yanchep shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 78.5% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 19.8% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Yanchep have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 47.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 35.3% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 19.8% of all households in the suburb of Yanchep, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.7% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Yanchep was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 39.8% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 90.9% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 82.1% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 60.2% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
Yanchep was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 9.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.8% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Yanchep, at 40.2% of people, although more residents (57.5%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Yanchep are English, comprising 36.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 21.5% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South African is notably overrepresented at 2.1% of Yanchep (vs 1.0% across Greater Perth), Welsh at 1.1% (vs 0.7%) and Maori at 2.3% (vs 0.9%).
39.8% of the suburb of Yanchep population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
9.1% of the population in the suburb of Yanchep speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
2.2% of the suburb of Yanchep population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
82.1% of the suburb of Yanchep population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Yanchep is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 22.5% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 19.7% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 97.2% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,842 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 57.8% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $340 | 2021 Census, weekly | 38th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 59th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Yanchep, 19.7% of homes are owned outright, 57.8% are owned with a mortgage, and 22.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 97.2% of dwellings in the suburb of Yanchep are houses.
In the suburb of Yanchep, 0.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.6% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Yanchep stands at 19.7%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Yanchep is $1,842, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Yanchep is $1,396, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Yanchep, households with mortgages typically spend 25.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Yanchep is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Yanchep shows mortgage holders spending 25.0% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 20.0% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Yanchep consists of 97.2% detached houses, 2.6% semi-detached dwellings, 0.2% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Yanchep consumes approximately 19.0% of median household income ($7,357 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Yanchep show attached dwellings contributing 5% of approvals compared to 3% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 95% of applications versus 97% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Yanchep is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 56.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 64th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 70.0% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.6% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.4% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
Around 56.1% of people in the suburb of Yanchep are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Yanchep, 5.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
7.5% of people in the suburb of Yanchep are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.6% of the suburb of Yanchep population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.3% of people in the suburb of Yanchep have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Yanchep, 56.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 56 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 56th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 87 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 67th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,085 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 51st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 168 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 6 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 7.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 87 public transport stops within the suburb of Yanchep.
The suburb of Yanchep has 2,085 weekly trips across 6 routes, averaging 297 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 255 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 827 m away and the nearest school 925 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 87 stops nearby, 2,085 weekly trips, access rating 56 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 6 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 6th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 827 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 925 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 7.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 11.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 17.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 24.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Yanchep higher than 96% of real estate markets across the country.
Yanchep has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Yanchep is $650 a week, +4.6% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Yanchep lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Yanchep's population is younger than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
Employment performance in Yanchep has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally.
Yanchep shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
Yanchep features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Yanchep was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Yanchep is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
Health performance in Yanchep is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Yanchep has an estimated 15,212 residents, up 38.0% since the 2021 Census, with 21 projects tracked in Yanchep.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Yanchep.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51667). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Yanchep from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Yanchep with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
