15 min drive to Eglinton + 5 min transfer + 54 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
35 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1699/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
76%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
6.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Yanchep
Full-time 26.4%Part-time 15.0%Unemployed 3.3%Not in labour 55.4%
Dwelling Types
Yanchep
House 97.2%Semi-detached 2.6%
Commute Mode
Yanchep
Car 85.8%Transit 3.7%Walk 1.6%WFH 8.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
57.0%
England
17.5%
New Zealand
5.3%
South Africa
3.1%
Philippines
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
90.9%
Spanish
0.2%
Arabic
0.2%
Italian
0.2%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Yanchep
Is Yanchep safe?
Yanchep has a safety score of 43/100, 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: Eglinton (WA) (50/100), Alkimos (48/100), Two Rocks (35/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Yanchep?
Median weekly rent in Yanchep is $630/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Eglinton (WA) ($670/wk), Alkimos ($700/wk), Two Rocks ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Yanchep?
Yanchep has a school rating of 32/100 across 4 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Yanchep Secondary College (Secondary), Yanchep Beach Primary School (Primary), Yanchep Lagoon Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Yanchep from Perth CBD?
Yanchep is 48 minutes by car, or 74 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Yanchep affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Yanchep is $780K, up 13.4% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $627K. For renters, median weekly rent is $630/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Eglinton (WA) ($790K), Alkimos ($826K), Two Rocks ($772K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/yanchep
🏗️ New Development🌿 Nature & Outdoors🚗 Car Dependent💰 Affordable🏖️ Beach Lifestyle
Yanchep is a fast-growing coastal suburb on Perth's northern fringe, best known for its stunning national park, sheltered lagoon, and affordable land prices that attract first home buyers. Nature lovers relish the bushland trails, caves, and kangaroos on the doorstep. The 2024 rail extension improved connectivity, though residents still navigate frequent train delays, limited shops, and power outages as infrastructure races to keep pace with development.
Median property values reach $780k and rent of $630/week, 24% below the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 48-minute drive to the CBD, where most residents drive (65%). The local safety score of 43/100 comes in 9 points below the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 4 schools with a rating of 32/100, around average. Demographically, the median age sits at 35 and household income at $1,699/week.
“Camping at Yanchep National Park. We are so lucky to have this on our doorstep.”— 146 upvotes in community discussion