Yanchep at a glance
Median house
$604,500
Median unit
$507,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.0k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Yanchep.
The postcode for Yanchep is 6035 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Yanchep is $604,500.
Yanchep (6035) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia. The median house here is $604,500, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
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
Houses change hands at $604,500 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $507,000, roughly 16% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $121,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Yanchep on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$604,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $507,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$604,500
$507,000
11,022
Median age: 35
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.92% (median rent $340/wk against a $604,500 price tag). Units yield 3.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.92%
Based on $604,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.49%
Based on $507,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
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
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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 median house price in Yanchep?
- The median house price in Yanchep, WA 6035 is $604,500. The median unit price is $507,000.
- What is the Yanchep postcode?
- Yanchep is in the 6035 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Yanchep?
- Yanchep is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6035. It is part of the Greater Perth area, 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?
- The population of Yanchep is approximately 11,022 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
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