South Yunderup, WA 6208 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

South Yunderup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6208, home to 3,860 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murray local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Perth CBD.

Advertisement

Snapshot

Median rent$335 /wk
Population3,860
Median age47
Area23.4 km²
To CBD75 km
LGAMurray

Demographics

Population
3,860
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$1,518 /week
Median personal income
$708 /week
Median family income
$1,827 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Murray
Statistical region (SA4)
Mandurah
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Canning
Source: ABS QuickStats
Advertisement

Property & cost of living

Median rent
$335 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,824
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Austin Cove Baptist College Combined · Independent
  • Riverside Education Support Centre Other · Government
  • Coodanup College Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Inlet Bvd Before Mogum Bend bus · 1030 m
  • Inlet Bvd Before Weewar Cct bus · 1049 m
  • South Yunderup Rd Before Delta Dr bus · 1303 m
  • South Yunderup Rd After Byron Dr bus · 1310 m
  • Delta Dr After Wills Wy bus · 1342 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 12 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 78.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 62.5% of the 2,168 resolvable premises in South Yunderup. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 62.5%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 17.4%
  • Fibre to the Building: 3.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 15.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 1.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Advertisement

Safety

  • Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Mandurah District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of South Yunderup?

South Yunderup (WA 6208) had 3,860 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Murray local government area.

What is the median rent in South Yunderup?

The median advertised rent in South Yunderup is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in South Yunderup?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near South Yunderup covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Austin Cove Baptist College (1.8 km), Riverside Education Support Centre (7 km), Coodanup College (7.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in South Yunderup?

South Yunderup is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (62.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is South Yunderup?

Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in South Yunderup?

In South Yunderup, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (78.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in South Yunderup?

8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Yunderup centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Advertisement

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

Additional sources for this profile: