Yanchep
Population growth is the standout feature of Yanchep: 11,022 residents live across 218.33 square kilometres, while the forecast trend is 4.16% a year. The suburb is strongly detached-house oriented, with 97.2% separate houses and 60.8% having four or more bedrooms. At 39.8%, the overseas-born share is 18.2 percentage points above the national comparison, while the median age of 35 is 5 years below it. Compared with nearby Two Rocks, buyers can weigh Yanchep's 97.2% separate-house stock and four-school government network against different local options. Car dependence remains high at 79.3%.
Population
11,022
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,699/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Yanchep is geared to buyers wanting space rather than apartment living. Separate houses make up 97.2% of dwellings, and four-plus-bedroom homes account for 60.8%, versus 34.3% for three-bedroom homes. The typical mortgage repayment is $1,842 a month, with mortgage costs at 25.0% of household income, while weekly rent is $340. Mortgage holders are 57.0% of households, higher than the 22.1% renting share, which points to a mortgage-belt market. That structure suits families and owner-occupiers who value larger homes, although buyers should confirm current sale evidence, school zones and commuting costs before bidding.
For Buyers
Yanchep is geared to buyers wanting space rather than apartment living. Separate houses make up 97.2% of dwellings, and four-plus-bedroom homes account for 60.8%, versus 34.3% for three-bedroom homes. The typical mortgage repayment is $1,842 a month, with mortgage costs at 25.0% of household income, while weekly rent is $340. Mortgage holders are 57.0% of households, higher than the 22.1% renting share, which points to a mortgage-belt market. That structure suits families and owner-occupiers who value larger homes, although buyers should confirm current sale evidence, school zones and commuting costs before bidding.
For Investors
Yanchep combines strong growth signals with a tenant market that needs careful underwriting. Weekly rent is $340 and 22.1% of households rent, while the 10.3% vacancy rate is higher than the 3.0% rent-growth forecast and can increase letting time or incentives. The 57.0% mortgage share points to substantial owner-occupier demand, which may support family-oriented stock but can limit investor depth. No developments were recorded in the last 12 months, so future supply should be monitored rather than assumed away. The forecast trend is 4.16% annually and migration is driven by internal migration, making tenant demand as important as headline growth.
Schools in Yanchep
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YANCHEP BEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL
YANCHEP LAGOON PRIMARY SCHOOL
YANCHEP RISE PRIMARY SCHOOL
YANCHEP SECONDARY COLLEGE
Demographics
Yanchep's median age is 35, five years below the national comparison, and the average household has 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national figure. Overseas-born residents make up 39.8%, 18.2 percentage points above the national share, while university attainment is 16.5%, 13.6 points below national. English, Scottish and Irish are the leading reported ancestries at 5,443, 1,115 and 1,081 people. No religion is recorded for 5,864 residents, compared with 4,099 identifying with Christianity. A 77.5% same-address share suggests more continuity than the 22.5% turnover rate, despite internal migration driving growth.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.2%
Houses
2.6%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Yanchep's housing stock is concentrated in detached family dwellings: 97.2% are separate houses, compared with 2.6% semi-detached and 0.2% apartments. Four-plus-bedroom homes account for 60.8%, higher than the 34.3% share of three-bedroom homes, matching an average household size of 2.8. Tenure is mortgage-led, with 57.0% paying a mortgage, 19.4% owning outright and 22.1% renting. Mortgage-to-income is 25.0% and rent-to-income is 20.0%, with neither stress flag active. The $1,699 weekly household income and $340 weekly rent point to more manageable renting than buying for some households, although a current median sale price should be checked directly.
Mortgage / mo
$1,842
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$340
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$762
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.3%
Unoccupied
428
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.8%
Couples with children
33.3%
Couples, no children
18.8%
Single parent
3,005
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is anchored by healthcare at 16.9% and 513 workers, construction at 13.8% and 419, mining at 11.3% and 343, education at 10.5% and 317, and retail at 6.4% and 193. Healthcare's share is higher than retail's, while construction and mining help explain the prominence of trades, with 914 workers in that occupation group. Participation is 62.1%, unemployment is 6.8% and full-time employment is 58.7%, so households combine service work with construction and resource-linked jobs. SEIFA is uneven: IER sits in decile 7, above IEO decile 3, while IRSAD and IRSD are both decile 4. The gap suggests household economic resources rank higher than education and occupation measures.
Unemployment
6.8%
Labour Force
5,131
Unemployed
349
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.7%
Part-time
33.4%
Participation
62.1%
Employed
4,782
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.5%
Postgraduate
2.9%
Born Overseas
39.8%
Dwellings
3,739
Transport to Work
Daily life is highly car-oriented. Car drivers account for 79.3% of commuting, higher than public transport at 3.7% and walking or cycling at 1.8%; 8.8% work from home. That pattern matters across a 218.33-square-kilometre suburb with density of 50.5 people per square kilometre, because errands and school travel can involve longer distances. Local education access includes 4 government schools: 3 primary schools and 1 senior high school. Check enrolment zones against the exact address, since they can cross suburb boundaries. The IRSAD decile is 4, below the IER decile of 7, indicating practical advantage is not evenly distributed. A current crime rate is not available, so review recent local police information rather than assuming safety from location alone.
Drive
79.3%
Public Transport
3.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
8.8%
Population Forecast
+4.16%/yr
(+596 people/yr)
High GrowthYanchep is on a high-growth trajectory, with forecast trend growth of 4.16% annually and internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 146.9% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed rather than a single-direction profile. The gentrification score is 0 and the forecast stage is New development; the shift assessment also labels it Not gentrifying. That combination points to expansion through new housing and incoming households rather than a renovation-led transition. Affordability is labelled Improving, with scores of 54.4 in 2011 and 44.6 in 2021, while the young share rose 2.5 points and the senior share fell 1.0 point. Compared with a mature suburb, infrastructure and services will need to keep pace.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+219
Net Internal / yr
+445
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yanchep compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yanchep a good suburb to live in?
It can suit households wanting detached housing, local schools and a growth-area setting. Yanchep has 11,022 residents, 97.2% separate houses and 79.3% car commuting, so it is better suited to people comfortable with driving than to car-free households.
What is the median house price in Yanchep?
No current median house price is quoted for Yanchep. Use recent settled sales and active listings when comparing homes, especially because 60.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 34.3% have 3 bedrooms.
What schools are in Yanchep?
Yanchep has 4 government schools: 3 primary schools, including Yanchep Beach, Yanchep Lagoon and Yanchep Rise Primary Schools, plus Yanchep Secondary College. Check the enrolment zone for the exact address, as access can differ between 3 primary and secondary pathways.
Is Yanchep safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not quoted for Yanchep. Check current WA Police information and visit the area at different times; 79.3% of commuters drive, so street activity and transport patterns may vary from lower-car suburbs.
Is Yanchep good for property investment?
It may suit a long-term investor, but vacancy requires caution. Rent is $340 per week, vacancy is 10.3%, the renter share is 22.1% and the annual growth forecast is 4.16%. Internal migration supports demand, while 0 developments were recorded in the last 12 months.
How is Yanchep's population changing?
Yanchep's current population is 11,022. The wider area is forecast to record 146.9% population change over 10 years, with annual growth of 4.16% driven primarily by internal migration. The trajectory is labelled Mixed, so growth is strong but not uniform across every indicator.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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