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Yanchep, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Yanchep is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 8,571. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,571 Population 100/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$25,756 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,756 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,571
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density100/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,756
Per Capita$25,756
Unemployment6.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership77.6%
Housing Units3,428

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population8,571
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-31.5468°, 115.6317°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,756
Median Age35.0 years

About Yanchep

Yanchep is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 8,571. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Yanchep has a population of 8,571 with a density of 100 people per square mile, spread across 85.5 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,571
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
85.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yanchep vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yanchep is $25,756, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,756 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $495, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 814 business establishments.

Income: Yanchep vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,756
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,756
Avg Weekly Wage$495

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)814

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yanchep is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 77.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,428 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.6%
Owner-Occupied77.6%
Renter-Occupied22.4%
Housing Units3,428

Property Tax

Climate in Yanchep

Yanchep has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 16.3° / 33.2° 20.9
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.2° 23.8
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.9° 17.1
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 29.8
May 15.8°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22.8° 70.0
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 7.3° / 19.6° 108.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6° / 18.1° 125.9
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.6° / 19.1° 117.3
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 7.7° / 20.7° 81.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.6° 32.7
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 12.1° / 28.4° 16.1
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 14.1° / 30.8° 11.4
Yanchep enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area85.5 sq mi (221.4 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates-31.5468°N, 115.6317°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.75"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 2, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 130 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 109 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 139 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 145 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 136 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 140 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 127 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 149 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 33 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 96 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 4.4 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Yanchep has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Yanchep

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yanchep Lagoon Primary School - - - -
Yanchep Beach Primary School - - - -
Yanchep Secondary College - - - -
Yanchep Rise Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Yanchep

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Libraries in Yanchep

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clarkson Library0.0
Joondalup Library0.0
Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre0.0

Restaurants in Yanchep

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yanchep Pizza
Zoe's Homestyle Kitchen and Pizzas

Cafes in Yanchep

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Orion Cafe

Clinics in Yanchep

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beachside Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Yanchep

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yanchep Veterinary Clinic & Animal Hospital
Yanchep Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Yanchep

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yanchep

Bus Stations in Yanchep

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yanchep Bus Station

Gas Stations in Yanchep

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #826320733
Caltex Yanchep
The Foodary Ampol Gas Station

Shopping Malls in Yanchep

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yanchep Central Shopping Centre

Gyms in Yanchep

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Bound CrossFit
POWERPLAY Health and Fitness
Snap Fitness

Golf Courses in Yanchep

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sun City Country Club
Yanchep National Park Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Yanchep

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yanchep

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Beermullah Airstrip-Small Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Glentromie Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
RAAF Gingin-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yanchep

What is the population of Yanchep?

Yanchep has a population of 8,571 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 85.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yanchep expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,756, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yanchep?

Yanchep enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

How is the job market in Yanchep?

The unemployment rate in Yanchep is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $495. There are 814 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yanchep?

The median home value in Yanchep is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 77.6%.

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