Yangebup
Mortgage holders at 52.9% dominate Yangebup's tenure, well above the national average, because this is a working-family suburb where most residents are still paying down their homes. The estimated $440,000 median house price sits below the Perth metro average, yet household income in the 71st percentile keeps the mortgage-to-income ratio at a comfortable 20.9%. Italian ancestry (746) is the third-largest group after English (2,833), reflecting Perth's southern suburbs' European heritage. The suburb is aging quietly: senior share up 5.1 points over the decade, but the young median age of 37 (3 years below national) means the transition is early-stage.
Population
7,631
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,915/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
11
Median House
$440K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated $440,000 median is affordable by Perth metro standards. Monthly mortgage of $1,733 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.9%, one of the lowest in this batch. Detached houses dominate at 90.1%, with semi-detached at 9.8% and virtually no apartments (0.1%). Large homes are standard: 51.0% have 4+ bedrooms and 43.9% have 3 bedrooms. Car dependency at 88.4% is high, with public transport at 4.1%. Three schools serve the suburb: Mater Christi Catholic Primary (ICSEA 1,070, 609 students), Divine Mercy College (independent combined, ICSEA 1,062, 322) and Yangebup Primary (government, ICSEA 989, 322). Two of 3 score above the national benchmark.
For Buyers
The estimated $440,000 median is affordable by Perth metro standards. Monthly mortgage of $1,733 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.9%, one of the lowest in this batch. Detached houses dominate at 90.1%, with semi-detached at 9.8% and virtually no apartments (0.1%). Large homes are standard: 51.0% have 4+ bedrooms and 43.9% have 3 bedrooms. Car dependency at 88.4% is high, with public transport at 4.1%. Three schools serve the suburb: Mater Christi Catholic Primary (ICSEA 1,070, 609 students), Divine Mercy College (independent combined, ICSEA 1,062, 322) and Yangebup Primary (government, ICSEA 989, 322). Two of 3 score above the national benchmark.
For Investors
Renters at 20.6% form a moderate pool. Weekly rent of $350 against the $440,000 estimated median delivers gross yield of approximately 4.1%, above average for Perth metro. The 5.0% vacancy rate is close to equilibrium. Only 9 development applications in 12 months means minimal new supply pressure. Population grows at 0.93% per year (78 persons), driven by overseas migration of 66 per year against a small internal outflow of 26. The suburb is not gentrifying (score 4), suggesting stable rather than rapidly appreciating values. Mortgage stress at 20.9% is very low, reducing the risk of forced sales in a downturn.
Development Activity
Total DAs
11
Last 12 Months
11
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Yangebup iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
PP-6 · 609 students
Divine Mercy College
PP-12 · 322 students
Yangebup Primary School
K-6 · 322 students
Demographics
The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national median. Overseas-born at 29.5% is 7.9 points above national, with English (2,833), Italian (746), Scottish (649) and Irish (639) ancestries reflecting southern European and British migration. Portuguese (71), Italian (53) and Croatian (49) are the top non-English languages. University qualifications at 27.0% are 3.1 points below national. Average household size of 2.6 is close to national. Couples with children (2,741) substantially outnumber childless couples (1,480). Residential stability at 80.5% is above average. The aging trajectory shows the senior share up 5.1 points over the decade, but the working-age share barely changed (up 0.3 points).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.1%
Houses
9.8%
Townhouse
0.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgage holders at 52.9% dominate, followed by outright owners at 26.5% and renters at 20.6%. The 79.4% combined ownership rate is solid. Stock is 90.1% detached, with 51.0% having 4+ bedrooms and 43.9% having 3 bedrooms. Semi-detached at 9.8% provides limited medium-density. Mortgage-to-income at 20.9% and rent-to-income at 18.3% are both well below stress thresholds, making Yangebup one of the most affordable suburbs in this batch relative to income. The IRSD decile 6 confirms moderate conditions, while the IER decile 7 indicates above-average economic resources.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$879
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.0%
Unoccupied
147
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.5%
Couples, no children
6,286
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 16.8% (425 workers), followed by Construction at 12.6% (319), Education at 11.9% (301), Manufacturing at 7.5% (191) and Public Admin at 6.6% (168). The construction and manufacturing presence (combined 20.1%) is higher than most suburban averages, reflecting Perth's resources-linked economy. Professionals (696) lead occupations but by a smaller margin than wealthier suburbs, with Clerical/Admin (538), Labourers (445) and Managers (430) close behind. Full-time employment at 65.6% is above average, unemployment at 5.4% is moderate, and participation at 65.3% is solid. The IEO decile 4 is below the midpoint, reflecting the trades-heavy workforce.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
4,993
Unemployed
236
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.6%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
65.3%
Employed
3,735
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.0%
Postgraduate
4.8%
Born Overseas
29.5%
Dwellings
2,779
Transport to Work
Three schools serve Yangebup: Mater Christi Catholic Primary (ICSEA 1,070, 609 students), Divine Mercy College (independent combined, ICSEA 1,062, 322) and Yangebup Primary (government, ICSEA 989, 322). Two of 3 score above the national benchmark. Car dependency at 88.4% is high, with public transport at 4.1% and walking/cycling at 1.4%. The IRSAD decile 5 places the suburb at the national midpoint. No crime data is available. Volunteering at 13.3% is below average. Need for assistance at 4.8% (346 people) is moderate, and residential stability at 80.5% indicates a settled community.
Drive
88.4%
Public Transport
4.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.93%/yr
(+78 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at 0.93% per year (78 persons). The 10-year change was 7.1%. Medium forecasts project 8,785 by 2031 from 8,395 in 2025. Overseas migration at 66 per year is the primary driver, with a small internal outflow of 26 per year. The gentrification score of 4 (not gentrifying) confirms stable demographics rather than rapid change. Rent grew just 9.4% over the decade, the second-lowest rate in this batch. Real income growth of 2.5% was minimal. Affordability improved from 45.9% (2011) to 39.8% (2021). The aging trajectory (senior share up 5.1 points, young share down 1.6) is moderate but steady.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+66
Net Internal / yr
-26
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +11% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yangebup compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yangebup a good suburb to live in?
Yangebup offers affordable family housing with an estimated $440,000 median and mortgage-to-income of just 20.9%. Two of 3 schools score above the national ICSEA benchmark. The IRSAD decile 5 places it at the national midpoint. Residential stability at 80.5% indicates a settled community, though car dependency at 88.4% is high.
What is the median house price in Yangebup?
The estimated median house price is $440,000 (2025 rent-derived). Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.9%, one of the lowest in this batch. Weekly rent is $350, with a rent-to-income ratio of 18.3%.
What schools are in Yangebup?
Three schools serve the suburb: Mater Christi Catholic Primary (ICSEA 1,070, 609 students), Divine Mercy College (independent combined, ICSEA 1,062, 322 students) and Yangebup Primary (government, ICSEA 989, 322 students). Two of 3 score above the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark.
Is Yangebup safe?
No crime rate data is currently available for Yangebup. The IRSD decile 6 indicates moderate socioeconomic conditions. The population of 7,631 lives at 1,268 per km2, moderate density for a Perth suburban area.
Is Yangebup good for property investment?
Gross yield of approximately 4.1% ($350/week on $440,000) is above the Perth metro average. The 5.0% vacancy rate is near equilibrium. Only 9 DAs in 12 months means minimal new supply. Population grows at 0.93% per year with overseas migration driving demand. The low gentrification score of 4 suggests stable, gradual appreciation rather than rapid growth.
How is Yangebup's population changing?
Population grows at 0.93% per year (78 persons), with medium forecasts projecting 8,785 by 2031. The 10-year change was 7.1%. Overseas migration at 66 per year drives growth against a small internal outflow of 26. The median age of 37 is 3 years below national, with the senior share growing 5.1 points over the decade.
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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