Yalgoo, WA 6635 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Yalgoo is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6635, home to 313 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Murchison local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 430 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$150 /wk
Population313
Median age34
Area16995.6 km²
To CBD430 km
LGAYalgoo

Demographics

Population
313
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$1,550 /week
Median personal income
$1,552 /week
Median family income
$1,562 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Yalgoo
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$150 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$223
Rent share of household income
10%

Schools

  • Yalgoo Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Gibbons St Transwa Yalgoo bus · 421 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 22 resolvable premises in Yalgoo. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Mid West-Gascoyne District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Yalgoo?

Yalgoo (WA 6635) had 313 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Yalgoo local government area.

What is the median rent in Yalgoo?

The median advertised rent in Yalgoo is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Yalgoo?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Yalgoo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yalgoo Primary School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Yalgoo?

Yalgoo is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Yalgoo?

Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Yalgoo?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yalgoo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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