Yalyalup
Almost every dwelling in Yalyalup is a separate house, a figure that sits at 100% and places this suburb among the most uniformly detached-housing communities in WA. With a population of 2,950 spread across 32.21 square kilometres, density stays low at 91.6 people per square kilometre. Household income sits at the 62.1st percentile nationally, above average but not elite. The mortgage belt character is clear: 56.4% of households are paying off a mortgage, well above the outright owner share of 23.7%. Median age is 36, four years below the national figure, reflecting the family-oriented profile typical of outer-suburban growth corridors.
Population
2,950
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,766/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$488K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $488,000 sits comfortably below the Perth metropolitan median, offering more space for the dollar in a 100% separate house market. With 69.2% of dwellings at four or more bedrooms, Yalyalup is oriented toward larger family homes rather than starter properties. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7% stays below the 30% stress threshold, giving buyers reasonable headroom compared to higher-cost metro markets. The 56.4% of households carrying mortgages reflects a younger, still-acquiring ownership base rather than an established wealth pocket. Outright ownership at 23.7% is lower than the national average, consistent with a suburb still in accumulation phase.
For Buyers
The median house price of $488,000 sits comfortably below the Perth metropolitan median, offering more space for the dollar in a 100% separate house market. With 69.2% of dwellings at four or more bedrooms, Yalyalup is oriented toward larger family homes rather than starter properties. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7% stays below the 30% stress threshold, giving buyers reasonable headroom compared to higher-cost metro markets. The 56.4% of households carrying mortgages reflects a younger, still-acquiring ownership base rather than an established wealth pocket. Outright ownership at 23.7% is lower than the national average, consistent with a suburb still in accumulation phase.
For Investors
A vacancy rate of 7.8% is elevated and warrants attention before committing capital. Weekly rent of $418 against a $488,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.5%, reasonable by WA regional standards, but the high vacancy signals that tenant demand is not running tight. The renter share of 19.9% is low, meaning most residents are owner-occupiers, which constrains the rental pool. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, suggesting the area is not in an active construction phase. The low-density, house-dominant stock means rental supply does not face apartment oversupply pressure, but finding tenants may require pricing below asking in a 7.8% vacancy environment.
Schools in Yalyalup iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
PP-12 · 1215 students
Demographics
The median age of 36 is four years below the national figure, reflecting a suburb that attracts families and younger households. Overseas-born residents make up 20.8% of the population, approximately 0.8 percentage points below the national figure, so the community leans slightly more locally born than average. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, with English (1,433 residents), Scottish (307) and Irish (302) the three largest groups. Average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above the national figure, consistent with the prevalence of couples with children: 1,195 of 2,447 families have children at home. University qualifications reach 21.5%, which is 8.6 percentage points below the national rate, pointing to a trade and service-sector workforce rather than a knowledge-economy concentration.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every recorded dwelling in Yalyalup is a separate house, making this one of the rare suburbs with 100% detached-housing stock and no units or apartments. That means buyers face a market with no strata product and no apartment alternative, keeping competition focused on family homes. The bedroom profile reinforces the point: 69.2% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 28.9% have three, so small-footprint options are virtually absent. Tenure splits into 56.4% mortgaged, 23.7% owned outright and 19.9% renting, a classic mortgage-belt profile where the majority are still paying down debt. Rent-to-income sits at 23.7%, below the 30% stress threshold, and mortgage-to-income at 22.7% also stays comfortable relative to household income at the 62.1st percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$418
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$819
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.8%
Unoccupied
88
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.3%
Couples, no children
2,447
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local industry mix at 17.1% of employed residents (159 workers), followed by Retail at 10.8% (101) and Education at 9.9% (92). Construction accounts for 8.9% and Mining for 8.3%, the latter reflecting proximity to the South West's resource and agricultural supply chain. By occupation, Professionals form the largest group at 228 workers, though this sits alongside Community and Personal Services at 196 and Labourers at 191, indicating a mixed rather than white-collar economy. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, below the national rate, and the full-time employment rate of 61.2% suggests most working residents hold stable positions. Weekly personal income averages $819, placing household income at the 62.1st percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.2%
Part-time
35.6%
Participation
64.9%
Employed
1,413
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.5%
Postgraduate
3.1%
Born Overseas
20.8%
Dwellings
1,031
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total in Yalyalup, with 90.4% of residents driving to work and only 2.1% using public transport, which is substantially lower than state and national averages. That reflects the low-density, semi-rural character of a 32.21 square kilometre suburb with only 91.6 people per square kilometre. Volunteering runs at 19.9% of residents, above typical suburban levels, pointing to an engaged community. Housing stress indicators are positive: rent-to-income at 23.7% and mortgage-to-income at 22.7% both stay below the 30% stress threshold. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring areas. The need-for-assistance rate of 4.5% is modest, and a median age of 36, four years below national, keeps the community predominantly working-age.
Drive
90.4%
Public Transport
2.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yalyalup compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yalyalup a good suburb to live in?
Yalyalup suits families wanting a detached house in a low-density setting at a price below the Perth metro median of around $700,000. With 100% separate houses, a median age of 36 (four years below national), and mortgage-to-income at 22.7%, it offers affordable family living. The main trade-off is limited public transport, with only 2.1% of residents using it.
What is the median house price in Yalyalup?
The median house price is $488,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $418 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,733. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7% sits below the 30% stress threshold, making it accessible compared to higher-cost WA markets.
What schools are in Yalyalup?
No schools are recorded inside the Yalyalup boundary in this dataset. Residents rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within the Busselton area. The local university qualification rate of 21.5% is 8.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a trade and services-oriented workforce.
Is Yalyalup safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Yalyalup in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 4.5% of residents (129 people) need daily assistance, and housing stress measures stay well below stress thresholds, with mortgage-to-income at 22.7% and rent-to-income at 23.7%. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, below the national average.
Is Yalyalup good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $418 against a $488,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.5%, above most Perth metro suburbs. However, the 7.8% vacancy rate is elevated and signals soft tenant demand. The renter share is only 19.9%, so the rental pool is limited. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, indicating a stable but not rapidly growing market.
How is Yalyalup's population changing?
Yalyalup has a population of 2,950 with a stable community profile: 71.8% of residents stayed in place over the measured period, giving a turnover rate of 28.2%. The median age of 36 is four years below the national figure, and 1,195 of 2,447 families have children at home, suggesting continued demand from family households rather than demographic decline.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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