Western Australia location profile
South Yunderup WA 6208
South Yunderup is a relaxed, waterside suburb on the Murray River and Peel-Harvey estuary near Mandurah, known for its canals, boat-friendly lifestyle, and family-oriented estates. It blends established riverfront pockets with the newer Austin Lakes masterplanned community, offering a quiet feel with easy access to Mandurah’s services.
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Why families consider South Yunderup
Mix of young families, retirees, and boating enthusiasts drawn to canal and riverside living; community-focused with new-build homes in Austin Lakes and established waterfront properties; lifestyle revolves around outdoor recreation, fishing, and easy access to Mandurah.
Amenities & services
- Austin Lakes Shopping Centre (IGA and specialty stores)
- Austin Lakes Medical Centre
- Peel Health Campus (Mandurah)
- Mandurah Forum (regional shopping centre)
- Jettys Bar & Grill (riverside dining)
- Sandy Cove Tavern
- Ravenswood Hotel (nearby, on the Murray River)
- Mandurah Library (Mandurah)
- Falcon eLibrary and Community Centre (Falcon, Mandurah)
- Pinjarra Public Library (Pinjarra)
Transport & connectivity
- Mandurah Station (Mandurah Line) with park-and-ride
- Lakelands Station (Mandurah Line, north of Mandurah)
- Transperth bus services linking South Yunderup/Austin Lakes to Mandurah and Pinjarra via Pinjarra Road
- Kwinana Freeway/Forrest Highway access via Pinjarra Road
- Pinjarra Road and South Yunderup Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Adventurescape Park (Austin Lakes) with large playground and picnic areas
- South Yunderup boat ramps, canals and Murray River for boating, kayaking and fishing
- Yunderup Sport & Recreation Club
- Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (nearby)
- Ravenswood Hotel live music and riverside events (nearby)
- Peel Zoo (nearby Pinjarra)
- Adventurescape Park (Austin Lakes)
- Murray River Foreshore Reserve
- Sandy Cove Foreshore
- South Yunderup Oval and local reserves
- Peel-Harvey Estuary foreshore
Education context
A small number of long day care and OSHC options in South Yunderup/Austin Lakes, with additional centres in Mandurah and Pinjarra 10–15 minutes away; infant places can have moderate wait times while toddler/preschool places are generally available.
- Murdoch University (South Street, Murdoch)
- Curtin University (Bentley campus)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley campus)