18 min drive to Lakelands + 5 min transfer + 58 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
47 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1518/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
5.6%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
76%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
6.5%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
South Yunderup
Full-time 24.8%Part-time 14.4%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 58.3%
Dwelling Types
South Yunderup
House 95.5%Semi-detached 2.4%Other 1.8%
Commute Mode
South Yunderup
Car 86.0%Transit 3.3%Bicycle 0.5%Walk 1.5%WFH 8.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
74.6%
England
8.6%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
1.0%
Malaysia
0.2%
Language at Home
English only
96.6%
Italian
0.2%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about South Yunderup
Is South Yunderup safe?
South Yunderup has a safety score of 65/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: North Yunderup (54/100), Furnissdale (47/100), Coodanup (18/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in South Yunderup?
Median weekly rent in South Yunderup is $600/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: North Yunderup ($800/wk), Furnissdale ($625/wk), Coodanup ($580/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in South Yunderup?
South Yunderup has a school rating of 30/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Austin Cove Baptist College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is South Yunderup from Perth CBD?
South Yunderup is 62 minutes by car, or 122 minutes by public transport, or 81 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is South Yunderup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in South Yunderup is $805K, up 8.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $448K. For renters, median weekly rent is $600/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: North Yunderup ($805K), Furnissdale ($838K), Coodanup ($658K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/south-yunderup
South Yunderup is a quiet, waterfront suburb in the Peel region, roughly 75 km south of Perth. Canal homes here are notably affordable compared to similar properties closer to the city, drawing retirees and families seeking riverfront lifestyle on a budget. Life revolves around the Murray River: crabbing, boating, and open space, but a car is essential, and most services require a trip into Mandurah. At $805k and rent of $600/week, the local housing market is 21% below the Perth metro median.
South Yunderup sits a 62-minute drive from the CBD (122 min by transit), and most residents drive (65%). Residents enjoy a high safety score of 65/100, 13 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
It has 1 school with a combined rating of 30/100, around average. The suburb's median age of 47 and household income of $1,518/week sit near the broader average.