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WA · Murray Council

South Yunderup, 6208

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Updated

Desirability score

29.4/100
Below average

481st in WA

61% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
What South Yunderup is known for: Green suburb, High desirability

Suburb profile

South Yunderup is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Murray with everyday amenities close at hand. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.

Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.

Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
3,860
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,518
Dwelling vacancy
21.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
402 of 1,857
Median monthly mortgage
$1,824
Employment rate
50%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
132 / 35 / 5

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
$550
Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
967

Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · Period: wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated on site · Monthly bond summaries

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,003
  • Austin Cove Baptist CollegeCombined

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

17 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Carpark Access Rd After Dilley Ct
  • Inlet Bvd Before Mogum Bend
  • Inlet Bvd Before Weewar Cct
  • South Yunderup Rd After Byron Dr
  • South Yunderup Rd Before Delta Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Adventurescape ParkPark
  • Climbing parkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Cooper's Mill (fmr)Murray Tce, Cooleenup Island1771

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
29.4/100 — Below average
National rank
5426th in Australia
State rank
481st in WA
Peer rank
#33 among Metro Perth · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#248 among Metro Perth suburbs
Data confidence
61%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Cooper's Mill (fmr)heritageMurray Tce, Cooleenup Island1771
  • Adventurescape Parkgovernmentpark
  • Climbing parkgovernmentpark
  • Carpark Access Rd After Dilley Cttransport
  • Inlet Bvd Before Mogum Bendtransport
  • Inlet Bvd Before Weewar Ccttransport
  • South Yunderup Rd After Byron Drtransport
  • South Yunderup Rd Before Delta Drtransport
  • Austin Cove Baptist CollegeschoolsCombined

Data sources & freshness

More in Murray Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Western Australia.