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South Yunderup 6208 · Shire of Murray

Landscaping South Yunderup

South Yunderup is the Murray delta's canal suburb — WA's first canals were cut here in the late 1960s and 70s, and newer canal and dry-land estates have followed.

Suburb
South Yunderup, WA 6208
Council
Shire of Murray
Residents
3,860 (2021 Census)
From our base
About 15 min
Ground
Reclaimed estuarine sand and fill on canal lots; sand and clay elsewhere
Typical work
Low-maintenance waterfront landscaping, salt-tolerant planting, approvals near canal walls

Landscaping in South Yunderup: what we see

South Yunderup is the Murray delta's canal suburb — WA's first canals were cut here in the late 1960s and 70s, and newer canal and dry-land estates have followed. Boats, pens and waterfront living on the Peel Inlet.

Canal landscaping here has an extra layer: in the Shire of Murray, retaining walls on Canal-zoned lots always need planning approval. We handle that, then deliver the low-maintenance waterfront package — artificial turf, exposed aggregate, limestone and rendered walls, salt-tolerant planting and drip retic.

Three things to know about South Yunderup yards

  • Shire of Murray: planning approval required for retaining on canal-zoned lots.
  • Older canal walls and fill — we probe before building walls or slabs.
  • No overspray into the canal: drip retic in beds, turf where lawn would be wasted.

Recent work around Peel Region

Retaining walls Mandurah — terraced limestone block retaining wall with steps
Limestone block retaining wall and steps on a sloping Peel region block
Exposed aggregate alfresco with new lawn and garden beds in Mandurah

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Rules for South Yunderup (Shire of Murray)

Shire of Murray: building permit for any retaining wall over 500 mm with engineer-certified design; planning approval always required for retaining walls on Canal-zoned lots; annual firebreak notice for larger lots. Shire of Waroona applies the same state building rules.

Check your watering days and whether your retaining wall needs a permit with our free tools, or estimate a job before you call.

FAQ

South Yunderup landscaping questions

What approvals do I need for landscaping a canal lot in South Yunderup?
Normal lawn, paving and planting need none. Any retaining wall on a Canal-zoned lot in the Shire of Murray needs planning approval, and walls over 500 mm need a building permit with engineer's design as well. We lodge it all.
What are the watering days in South Yunderup?
Two days a week set by the last digit of your street number — 1 or 8: Wed & Sat; 2 or 9: Sun & Thu; 3 or 0: Mon & Fri; 4: Tue & Sat; 5: Sun & Wed; 6: Mon & Thu; 7: Tue & Fri — before 9am or after 6pm, with sprinklers off 1 June to 31 August. Bores included. Use our watering-day finder to check.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in South Yunderup?
Under the WA Building Regulations any wall retaining more than 500 mm needs a building permit from the Shire of Murray and an engineer's design. On canal-zoned lots in the Shire of Murray, planning approval is always required.
How much does landscaping cost in South Yunderup?
A basic backyard typically runs $5,000–$16,000 and a complete new-home landscape $16,000–$60,000 in the Perth–Mandurah market. Use our cost estimator for individual items, or book a free site visit for an exact quote.
How far are you from South Yunderup?
About 15 min from our Mandurah base. No travel charge.

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