Yangebup

WA 6164 • Greater Perth

7,631
Population (2021)
$45,708
Median Income
6.02 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableMulticulturalGrowth SuburbWetlands

About Yangebup

Yangebup is a southern suburb of Perth located approximately 26 kilometres from the CBD, within the City of Cockburn. The suburb has a population of around 7,630 and takes its name from nearby Yangebup Lake, derived from the Aboriginal word "Yanget" meaning native flax or bullrush. Established as a named suburb in 1977, it developed primarily during the 1980s and 1990s as part of Perth's southern suburban expansion. The area features a predominantly young to middle-aged demographic with a diverse multicultural community.

Yangebup offers an affordable suburban lifestyle with access to multiple wetlands and nature reserves, including Yangebup Lake and nearby Bibra Lake. The suburb has local parks, a community centre, and the Mater Christi Catholic Church as a local landmark. Shopping and amenities are easily accessible at nearby Cockburn Gateway Shopping City. The area is popular with young families and first-home buyers seeking affordable housing with good proximity to both Fremantle and the Cockburn Coast.

Yangebup falls under postcode 6164 and is governed by Cockburn Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cockburn electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6164
Urban Area
Cockburn - Central
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.12°, 115.81°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
6.02 km²
Elevation
40m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cockburn Central Station
3 km
N/A
Bibra Lake Station
3.5 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • 520, 521 — Cockburn Central Station 10-15 min
  • 530 — Fremantle 20-25 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
26 km
By Train
30-35 min (from Cockburn Central)
By Bus
50-60 min
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 min

🛣️ Kwinana Freeway provides main access to CBD; Cockburn Central is the nearest transit hub

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though local streets are pleasant for walking and cycling paths connect to nearby wetlands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Forest Road & Omeo Street Yangebup 6164 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5%

136 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,479
Census 2021
7,631
2.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,376
Income 2021
$45,708
19.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,161
Born Overseas 2,158

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 485
  • 2. New Zealand 209
  • 3. Philippines 190
  • 4. Croatia 84
  • 5. South Africa 84
  • 6. Italy 79
  • 7. Scotland 64
  • 8. China 53
  • 9. India 52
  • 10. Thailand 42

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,833
Australian 2,411
Italian 746
Scottish 649
Irish 639
Croatian 284
Filipino 228
German 226
Australian Aboriginal 178
Chinese 167

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,032
Both parents born in Australia
2,996
Both parents born overseas
1,248
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.8%
No Religion
43.7%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
557 (7.3%)
5-14 years
1,026 (13.4%)
15-19 years
382 (5.0%)
20-24 years
439 (5.8%)
25-34 years
1,090 (14.3%)
35-44 years
1,228 (16.1%)
45-54 years
1,040 (13.6%)
55-64 years
956 (12.5%)
65-74 years
588 (7.7%)
75-84 years
249 (3.3%)
85+ years
71 (0.9%)

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