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.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $223
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- Yalgoo Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Gibbons St Transwa Yalgoo
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
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%
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.
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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.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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