Yanchep facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yanchep Perth, Western Australia
Sunset over Loch McNess in Yanchep National Park
Established	1970
Postcode(s)	6035
Area	221.4 km2 (85.5 sq mi)
Location	56 km (35 mi) N of the Perth CBD
LGA(s)	City of Wanneroo
State electorate(s)	Butler
Federal Division(s)	Pearce
Suburbs around Yanchep: Two Rocks Indian Ocean Yanchep Pinjar Eglinton Carabooda

Yanchep is a coastal town located in Perth, Western Australia. It is about 56 kilometers (35 miles) north of the main city center of Perth. Yanchep is part of the City of Wanneroo, which is the local council that manages the area.

Yanchep started as a small place where people fished for crayfish. In the 1970s, a businessman named Alan Bond began to develop it. He had big plans for Yanchep, especially for the 1977 America's Cup sailing race. The area includes both the main town of Yanchep and the large Yanchep National Park.

Exploring Yanchep's Location

Yanchep is bordered by Two Rocks to the northwest. To the south, you'll find the rural areas of Eglinton, Carabooda, and Pinjar. The Indian Ocean is to the west of Yanchep.

Yanchep is a very large suburb, covering over 220 square kilometers (85 square miles). This makes it one of the biggest areas in the City of Wanneroo. However, most of the homes and shops in Yanchep are found near the coast, around the main intersection of Marmion Avenue and Yanchep Beach Road.

A Look at Yanchep's Past

For thousands of years before Europeans arrived, the Indigenous Australian Noongar people lived in the Yanchep area. It was a well-known place for hunting. The name Yanchep comes from the Noongar word "Yandjip" or "Yanget." This word refers to the bulrush reed, which grows commonly in the wetlands here.

In 1970, Alan Bond bought a large piece of land in Yanchep. His company, Bond Corporation, planned to build a huge "Sun City" here. They imagined it would become a future city with over 200,000 people. The first houses were built in 1972. A marina was also built nearby in Two Rocks as part of this big project. However, by 1974, fewer people were buying homes. In 1977, a Japanese company called Tokyu Corporation took over the project.

The government of Western Australia has also marked Yanchep as a future "satellite city." This means it is planned to grow into a major center outside of Perth.

In December 2019, a large bushfire started in Yanchep. It burned for several days, affecting about 14,000 hectares (34,595 acres) across Two Rocks and into the Shire of Gingin. Luckily, about 6,000 homes were saved, with only one house being lost. The old Yanchep petrol station, a local landmark, was destroyed in the fire.

People Living in Yanchep

Yanchep and Two Rocks are areas that are growing very quickly.

In 2021, Yanchep had a population of 11,022 people. This is a big increase from 2001, when only 2,032 people lived there. The population is expected to keep growing fast, possibly reaching over 20,000 by 2031.

About 57% of the people in Yanchep were born in Australia. Many people, about 17.5%, were born in England. The average age of people in Yanchep is 35, which is close to the national average. The average household income in Yanchep is also similar to the rest of Australia.

In 2021, more than half of the residents (53.2%) said they did not follow any religion.

Things to Do and See in Yanchep

Yanchep has a shopping center with a large Woolworths supermarket. You can also find many other shops there, like a newsagency, butcher, bakery, and fast food places. There's also a garden center and a vet nearby. For more shops and services, residents can visit larger towns like Butler or Joondalup, which are a bit further south.

Yanchep is a popular place for tourists to visit. People enjoy the Yanchep lagoon and the Yanchep Inn, which is inside the Yanchep National Park.

Yanchep National Park offers many activities. You can take guided tours of Crystal Cave, go for bush walks, and see koalas. There's also a lake called Loch McNess.

While Yanchep does not have a hospital, it has a medical clinic. There is also a large aged care facility for older residents, which helps local families.

Schools in Yanchep

Yanchep has four schools for children. These are Yanchep Beach Primary School, Yanchep Rise Primary School, Yanchep Lagoon Primary School, and Yanchep Secondary College.

From 1975 to 2014, Yanchep District High School was the only school in the area. It taught students from Kindergarten to Year 7, and later expanded to Year 10. This school served Yanchep and nearby towns.

In 2014, Yanchep Beach Primary School opened. It teaches students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

In 2018, Yanchep Secondary College opened. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. This school replaced Yanchep District High School for older students. Before this, Year 11 and 12 students had to travel to other towns for high school. Yanchep District High School then became Yanchep Lagoon Primary School, teaching K-6.

A third primary school, Yanchep Rise Primary School, opened in 2021.

Getting Around Yanchep

Yanchep Beach Road is one of the main roads in Yanchep. It connects to Marmion Avenue and Wanneroo Road. These are two major roads that link Yanchep to the rest of Perth. Marmion Avenue was extended to Yanchep in 2008, making it easier to travel to and from Perth.

Yanchep railway station is the last stop on the Yanchep line. This train line was extended by 13.8 kilometers (8.6 miles) from Butler railway station. The extension opened on July 14, 2024. A train ride from Yanchep station to the Perth city center is expected to take about 49 minutes.

The train station also has a bus network with four routes. Buses connect the station to Yanchep Central Shopping Centre and other residential areas. One bus route goes north to Two Rocks.

See also

In Spanish: Yanchep para niños