City of Wanneroo
Yanchep
Yanchep at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.0k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Yanchep.
Yanchep (6035) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia.
Yanchep has roughly 11,022 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yanchep scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yanchep's population at 11,022, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,022
Median age
35
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
11,022
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yanchep.
Local schools for Yanchep
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yanchep Rise Primary School
Yanchep Secondary College
Shorehaven Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Yanchep.
- What is the Yanchep postcode?
- Yanchep is in the 6035 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Yanchep?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Yanchep?
- There are 7 schools serving Yanchep on this page, including Yanchep Rise Primary School, Northshore Christian Grammar School, Yanchep Secondary College.
- How walkable is Yanchep?
- Yanchep has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yanchep?
- Yanchep is close to Carabooda, Eglinton, Alkimos, Yeal, Two Rocks.
- What is the population of Yanchep?
- Yanchep has approximately 11,022 residents. The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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