Full-time 24.1%Part-time 15.1%Unemployed 1.8%Not in labour 59.0%
Dwelling Types
Yakamia
House 81.4%Semi-detached 17.7%Other 0.6%
Commute Mode
Yakamia
Car 91.5%Transit 0.9%Bicycle 1.2%Walk 1.5%WFH 4.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
73.3%
England
7.4%
Philippines
2.0%
South Africa
1.7%
New Zealand
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
90.6%
Italian
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Cantonese
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Yakamia
Is Yakamia safe?
Yakamia has a safety score of 55/100, which is around 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Spencer Park (23/100), Centennial Park (WA) (7/100), Mira Mar (51/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Yakamia?
Median weekly rent in Yakamia is $645/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Spencer Park ($600/wk), Centennial Park (WA) ($550/wk), Mira Mar ($680/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Yakamia affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Yakamia is $740K, up 19.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $535K. For renters, median weekly rent is $645/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Spencer Park ($706K), Centennial Park (WA) ($615K), Mira Mar ($880K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/yakamia
Yakamia is a mid-sized suburb around 390 km from central Perth with a population of 3,025. At $740k and rent of $645/week, the local housing market is 27% below the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 55/100 sits 3 points above the metro average of 52. The suburb's median age of 46 and household income of $1,232/week sit near the broader average.