South Yunderup
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for South Yunderup, WA 6208.
About South Yunderup
Welcome to South Yunderup
South Yunderup sits on the Murray River roughly 90 kilometres south of Perth, in the Peel region just outside Mandurah. Threaded through with canals and waterways, it's a suburb built around the water, with many homes backing directly onto navigable canals that lead out to the river and, eventually, the ocean at Mandurah.
This is a suburb that suits people chasing a slower, water-oriented lifestyle rather than inner-city convenience — retirees, boating enthusiasts, and families happy to trade a longer commute for a jetty out the back door. With a median age of 47 and a population of 3,860, South Yunderup has a settled, low-density feel that sets it apart from the busier Mandurah foreshore precincts nearby.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in South Yunderup revolves heavily around the water. Boating, fishing and kayaking are part of everyday routine for many residents, and the canal network is as much a feature of the suburb as any park or street. It's a quieter alternative to Mandurah proper, with dining and entertainment options largely found a short drive away in Mandurah's town centre, while local life here tends to centre on the river, the boat ramp and neighbourly get-togethers along the water's edge.
The pace suits those who want a break from crowds. Rather than cafe strips and nightlife, the drawcard is the outdoor lifestyle — long afternoons on the water, riverside walks, and the kind of calm that comes with being surrounded by canals rather than traffic.
Getting around
South Yunderup is well positioned for those who need to get into Perth or around the Peel region, connecting via Pinjarra Road and the Kwinana Freeway extension into Mandurah and beyond. Mandurah itself, with its train station on the Mandurah rail line into Perth, is the nearest major transport hub for those commuting further north.
Locally, a car is essential — the suburb's canal layout and semi-rural surrounds mean it's not designed around walkability or frequent public transport, so most residents drive to Mandurah or Pinjarra for shopping, schooling and services.
Schools & families
Families in South Yunderup have access to Austin Cove Baptist College's California Crescent Campus, a local option within the suburb itself. Beyond that, nearby Mandurah and surrounding suburbs such as Coodanup offer a broader range of primary and secondary schooling, making the area workable for families who don't mind a short drive to additional educational options.
The suburb's demographic profile — a median age of 47 — suggests it attracts more couples and older families or retirees than young families with primary-school-aged children, though the presence of a school campus locally still makes it a viable option for those with kids.
Parks & recreation
The canals and river are the main recreational asset here, offering swimming, boating, fishing and paddling right from home for many residents. Beyond the water, the surrounding Peel region — including nearby Ravenswood and Furnissdale — offers more traditional green space and rural outlooks for those who want to walk, ride or simply take in the scenery away from the canals.
For bigger outings, Mandurah's foreshore, ocean beaches and estuary parklands are close by, rounding out the recreational offering for those based in South Yunderup.
Housing & architecture
Housing in South Yunderup is overwhelmingly detached: current listings show 94% houses, with land, apartments and townhouses making up only small slivers of the market. Many homes are designed with the canals front of mind — private jetties, water frontage and living areas oriented toward the waterways are common features, distinguishing the local housing stock from more conventional suburban streets.
This waterside orientation, combined with generally larger blocks than you'd find closer to central Mandurah, gives the suburb a distinct architectural character built around boating and outdoor water access rather than density or walkable amenity.
The property market
South Yunderup's property market has been on a strong run, with house prices up 14.7% recently to a median of $838,000. Units and apartments, though a much smaller part of the market, sit at a median of $442,000, reflecting the suburb's overwhelming preference for standalone houses over higher-density living. Median rent across the suburb sits at $610 a week.
The dwelling mix — 94% houses versus just small percentages of land, apartments and townhouses — underlines how firmly this is a house-and-land, waterfront-lifestyle market rather than one geared toward unit development. For buyers chasing canal frontage or a boating lifestyle within striking distance of Perth, that growth figure signals a suburb that's increasingly recognised for what it offers.
Market snapshot
South Yunderup property market
Median sale price
$838k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$610
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$670k
Median
$838k
Premium
$1.56m
Days on market
15
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
96
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +9.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in South Yunderup by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for South Yunderup, WA 6208.
Population
3,860
residents (2021)
Median age
47
years
Household income
$1,518
median, per week
Median rent
$335
per week
Median mortgage
$1,824
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in South Yunderup
Independent & Catholic schools
Austin Cove Baptist College - California Crescent Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in South Yunderup
$1.54m
20 Sun Land Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$711k
9 Earls Way
Sold ~July 2026
$442k
1 Lakes Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$985k
4 Woolah Place
Sold ~July 2026
$815k
14 Landor Street
Sold ~July 2026
$770k
28 Blair Street
Sold ~July 2026
$770k
9 Landor Street
Sold ~July 2026
$649k
23 DUNDIP PASS
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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South Yunderup suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in South Yunderup?
The median house price in South Yunderup, WA is $838k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.7%.
How much is rent in South Yunderup?
The median weekly rent in South Yunderup is around $610 per week.
Is South Yunderup a good place to live?
South Yunderup is a township near Mandurah, Western Australia, located on the south bank of the Murray River within the Shire of Murray. South Yunderup is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 3,860 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of South Yunderup?
South Yunderup has a population of 3,860 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.
What schools are in South Yunderup?
There is 1 school in or near South Yunderup, including Austin Cove Baptist College - California Crescent Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in South Yunderup?
Properties in South Yunderup take around 15 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in South Yunderup?
Entry-level properties in South Yunderup start around $670k, while premium homes reach $1.56m.
What suburbs are near South Yunderup?
Suburbs near South Yunderup include Yunderup, North Yunderup, Ravenswood, Furnissdale and Coodanup.
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