Yalgoo
City in Western Australia, Australia
Overview
Yalgoo is a tiny outback town in Western Australia known for its mining heritage, pastoral stations, and sweeping desert landscapes. With a friendly local vibe and deep history, it's ideal for travelers seeking an authentic rural Australian experience. Despite its size, Yalgoo offers unique historical sites and access to untamed nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Western Australia
Population
313
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-28.49°, 117.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,740
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
35
English
98
Temperature
21.2°C
Summer Avg
29.3°C
Winter Avg
13.1°C
Record High
47.4°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
291 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YLG
Distance
49 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.