Yalyalup, WA 6280 — Suburb Profile

In short

Yalyalup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6280, home to 2,950 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Capel local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$418 /wk

Population2,950

Median age36

Area32.2 km²

To CBD204 km

LGABusselton

Demographics

Population: 2,950
Median age: 36 years
Median household income: $1,766 /week
Median personal income: $819 /week
Median family income: $1,984 /week
Average household size: 2.7
Persons per bedroom: 0.7
Local government area: Busselton
Statistical region (SA4): Bunbury
Remoteness classification: Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Forrest

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $418 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,733
Rent share of household income: 24%

Schools

Georgiana Molloy Anglican School Combined · Independent
Busselton Primary School Primary · Government
St Mary Mackillop College Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

11 parks and reserves
10 playgrounds

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 75.3% of the 586 resolvable premises in Yalyalup. 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: 75.3%
Fibre to the Node: 19.1%
Fixed Wireless: 5.3%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%

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.

Safety

Recorded offences: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Yalyalup?

Yalyalup (WA 6280) had 2,950 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Busselton local government area.

What is the median rent in Yalyalup?

The median advertised rent in Yalyalup is $418/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Yalyalup?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yalyalup covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Georgiana Molloy Anglican School (0.9 km), Busselton Primary School (2.9 km), St Mary Mackillop College (5.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Yalyalup?

Yalyalup is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (75.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Yalyalup?

Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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: