South Yunderup, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Yunderup, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
| Locality | South Yunderup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -32.60962 |
| Longitude | 115.73763 |
| Population | 2,949 |
| Density | 39.9 /km² |
| Area | 74.0 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 74 km south |
South Yunderup is a locality in the Shire Of Murray local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,949. The locality covers an area of 74.0 km², giving a population density of about 39.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 74 km south of Perth. South Yunderup is located at 32.6096°S, 115.7376°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving.
South Yunderup rests on the edge of the Peel-Harvey Estuary, a place where the land softens and sighs into the vast, shimmering expanse of water. It lies 9.6 km south of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 175°T), and is situated 8.1 km south-south-east of Halls Head. The air here carries a gentle humidity, a constant whisper of moisture from the estuary that nurtops the hardy coastal vegetation and lends a verdant, almost lush character to the landscape. Low-lying plains stretch towards the water, punctuated by stands of paperbark trees whose pale, papery bark peels away in delicate layers, revealing the smooth, grey wood beneath. The waterways, a network of creeks and channels, snake through the terrain, reflecting the boundless sky and drawing the eye towards the distant, hazy line of the coast. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to pool and linger, casting a warm, golden hue over the reeds and grasses that fringe the water's edge, creating a scene of quiet, enduring beauty.
The story of South Yunderup is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and abundant waters of the region, a history shaped by the ebb and flow of the estuary. For generations, this area has supported a lifestyle intrinsically linked to the natural world, with agriculture and the careful stewardship of the land forming the backbone of its economy. Dairy farming, in particular, has a long and proud tradition here, the rich pastures yielding generously under the temperate climate. More recently, a growing appreciation for the natural amenity has drawn visitors to its tranquil shores, seeking respite and connection with the serene environment. The local character is one of quiet contentment, a steady rhythm of life dictated by the seasons and the gentle pulse of the waterway, a place where the simple act of watching the tide turn can feel like a profound engagement with the enduring spirit of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Yunderup, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on South Yunderup, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for South Yunderup includes the postcode, telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Murray). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Yunderup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |