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Western Australia · Postcode 6208
South Yunderup postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 71 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
South Yunderup at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
South Yunderup vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | South Yunderup | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,518 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $335 ≈WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,824 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% +WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
South Yunderup is a locality 71 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6208. It falls within the Mandurah region. The local government area is Murray.
According to the 2021 Census, South Yunderup has a population of 3,860 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,518, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 77 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in South Yunderup includes a median weekly rent of $335, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,824, with 1,453 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Yunderup scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
South Yunderup is served by Austin Cove Baptist College.
South Yunderup is part of the Mandurah statistical area in Western Australia.
South Yunderup details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6208 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,860 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,518/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $708/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $335 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,824 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 23.4 km² |
| Population Density | 165/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,453 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 77 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.5857857 |
| Longitude | 115.7866992 |
| Distance from Perth | 71 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mandurah |
| Area (SA3) | Mandurah |
| Local Government | Murray |
| Federal Electorate | Canning |
| State Electorate | Murray-Wellington (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 675 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 374 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 804 (20.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,001 (25.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,005 (26.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 419 (10.9%) |
| Asthma | 322 (8.3%) |
| Cancer | 218 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 192 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 189 (4.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 129 (3.3%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 19 (1.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 475 (33.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 605 (42.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 336 (23.4%) |
Schools in South Yunderup
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in South Yunderup. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near South Yunderup
Same Postcode (6208)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.