Yanchep
WA 6035 • Greater Perth
About Yanchep
Yanchep is a rapidly growing coastal suburb 55 kilometres north of Perth's CBD in the City of Wanneroo. The area is transforming from a small coastal town into a major northern growth corridor. The Yanchep line extension will eventually provide rail connectivity.
Coastal lifestyle at affordable prices defines the appeal—beaches, lagoon, and national park access combine with new housing options. The community attracts young families seeking coastal living in Perth's north. Yanchep offers sea-change potential in a growth area.
Yanchep falls under postcode 6035 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wanneroo electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
6035
Urban Area
Yanchep - Two Rocks
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.54°, 115.73°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
218.52 km²
Elevation
80m
Supermarkets Nearby
-
WoolworthsCnr Yanchep Beach Rd & Marmion Ave Yanchep 6035 WA
Schools
-
Lagoon Drive
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,842
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
35 years
Demographics
Census 2016
8,868
Census 2021
11,022
▲ 24.3% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$35,932
Income 2021
$39,624
▲ 10.3% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
6,281
Born Overseas
4,153
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 1,931
- 2. New Zealand 579
- 3. South Africa 347
- 4. Scotland 206
- 5. Zimbabwe 80
- 6. Ireland 71
- 7. Germany 70
- 8. Philippines 63
- 9. Wales 60
- 10. India 48
- 11. Netherlands 38
- 12. United States 38
- 13. Mauritius 34
- 14. Italy 28
- 15. Thailand 25
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
5,443
Australian
3,185
Scottish
1,115
Irish
1,081
German
374
Maori
341
Italian
324
Australian Aboriginal
323
South African
308
New Zealander
224
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
3,541
Both parents born in Australia
5,156
Both parents born overseas
1,601
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
No Religion
53.5%
Christianity
37.2%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.5%
Hinduism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
892 (8.1%)
5-14 years
1,867 (16.9%)
15-19 years
675 (6.1%)
20-24 years
507 (4.6%)
25-34 years
1,491 (13.5%)
35-44 years
1,556 (14.1%)
45-54 years
1,413 (12.8%)
55-64 years
1,117 (10.1%)
65-74 years
852 (7.7%)
75-84 years
503 (4.6%)
85+ years
151 (1.4%)