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Yalyalup WA 6280

Yalyalup is a fast-growing, family-friendly suburb in the City of Busselton known for its modern master-planned estates, lakes and playgrounds. It offers a quiet residential feel with convenient access to Busselton’s beaches, foreshore and services, plus the regional airport on its doorstep.

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Why families consider Yalyalup

Predominantly young families and professionals in contemporary homes, with a mix of trades, FIFO workers and retirees. Lifestyle revolves around schools, parks, walking trails and quick trips to Busselton’s foreshore, cafes and events.

Amenities & services

  • Busselton Central Shopping Centre (Busselton CBD)
  • Vasse Village Shopping Centre (nearby)
  • Busselton Health Campus (West Busselton)
  • Georgiana Molloy Anglican School (K–12, Yalyalup)
  • Busselton Margaret River Airport (Yalyalup)
  • Restaurants and cafes around Busselton Foreshore and CBD
  • Local parks, lakes and playgrounds within the Provence estate
  • Busselton Public Library, Stanley Place, Busselton
  • Dunsborough Library, Naturaliste Terrace, Dunsborough

Transport & connectivity

  • No local train station; nearest rail is in Bunbury (regional)
  • TransBusselton local bus services to Busselton CBD and surrounds
  • Transwa coach services to Perth, Margaret River and the South West
  • Bussell Highway
  • Vasse Highway
  • Sues Road
  • Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB) for regional flights

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Provence estate lakes, playgrounds and walking paths
  • Bovell Sports Park (nearby ovals and facilities)
  • Busselton Jetty and Foreshore precinct (beaches, skate park, playgrounds)
  • School ovals and courts at Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
  • Cycling and walking trails linking to Busselton and wetlands
  • Provence Parklands and Lakes (Yalyalup)
  • Vasse-Wonnerup Wetlands (nearby Ramsar-listed area)
  • Ludlow Tuart Forest National Park (nearby)
  • Busselton Foreshore and Coastal Parklands (nearby)

Education context

Early learning is available at Georgiana Molloy Anglican School, with a long day care option within or near the estate and multiple childcare centres 5–10 minutes away in Busselton; waitlists can be moderate, especially for under‑twos.

  • Rural Clinical School of WA (UWA/Notre Dame) – Busselton site
  • Edith Cowan University (South West Campus) – Bunbury