Full-time 25.1%Part-time 22.8%Unemployed 1.1%Not in labour 51.0%
Dwelling Types
Yallingup
House 93.1%Semi-detached 2.2%Flat/Unit 1.2%Other 3.5%
Commute Mode
Yallingup
Car 67.2%Walk 6.4%WFH 26.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.9%
England
6.6%
New Zealand
2.5%
South Africa
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
95.2%
Italian
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Yallingup
Is Yallingup safe?
Yallingup has a safety score of 94/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Quindalup (93/100), Dunsborough (77/100), Cowaramup (94/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Yallingup?
Median weekly rent in Yallingup is $1000/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Quindalup ($790/wk), Dunsborough ($850/wk), Cowaramup ($835/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Yallingup?
Yallingup has a school rating of 72/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Yallingup Steiner School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Yallingup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Yallingup is $4.5M, up 40.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $3.0M. For renters, median weekly rent is $1000/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Quindalup ($2.0M), Dunsborough ($1.4M), Cowaramup ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Yallingup is WA's premier surf and coastal escape, a small, strikingly beautiful village on the Margaret River coast where world-class waves, ancient limestone caves, and spectacular rock formations draw visitors year-round. Permanently car dependent and decidedly expensive, it sits firmly in holiday-home territory, with double-storey mansions, artisan bakeries, and boutique wineries defining the texture of the place. Wildlife thrives here, dolphins, tawny frogmouths, and the occasional shark share the coastline.
The median house price is $4.53M and rent of $1000/week, 344% above the Perth metro median. Safety is a strength: the crime score of 94/100 is 42 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Education options include 1 school, rated 72/100 and well above average. Typical residents are around 48 years old, with a household income of $2,147/week.
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