Yanchep Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Yanchep Compares
Yanchep vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Yanchep | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,699 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,842 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 35 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% +WA | 5.0% | 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.
Yanchep is a locality 48 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6035. It falls within the Perth - North West region. The local government area is Wanneroo.
According to the 2021 Census, Yanchep has a population of 11,022 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,699, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 329 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Yanchep includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,842, with 3,740 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, Yanchep scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Yanchep area, including Yanchep Secondary College, Yanchep Beach Primary School, Yanchep Rise Primary School and others.
Yanchep is part of the Wanneroo statistical area in Western Australia.
Yanchep Details
| Postcode | 6035 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 11,022 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,699/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,842 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 218.3 km² |
| Population Density | 50/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,740 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 329 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -31.536528 |
| Longitude | 115.7338502 |
| Distance from Perth | 48 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Wanneroo |
| Local Government | Wanneroo |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,759 (25.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,182 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,047 (27.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,530 (23.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,506 (13.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 893 (8.1%) |
| Arthritis | 797 (7.2%) |
| Diabetes | 430 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 394 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 291 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 212 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 121 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 95 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,363 (36.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,544 (41.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 690 (18.7%) |
Schools in Yanchep
Suburbs Near Yanchep
More Yanchep Data
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.