South Yilgarn
WA 6426 • Western Australia
About South Yilgarn
South Yilgarn is a vast, sparsely populated locality in the Shire of Yilgarn in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, covering approximately 737 square kilometres of semi-arid pastoral and agricultural land. It lies south of the township of Southern Cross, which serves as the administrative centre for the shire, roughly 370 kilometres east of Perth along the Great Eastern Highway. The locality has an extremely small permanent population, with fewer than 10 residents recorded in recent census data.
The landscape of South Yilgarn is defined by expansive wheat and sheep farming properties, salt lakes, and the goldfields heritage that shaped the broader Yilgarn region in the late 19th century. Southern Cross provides the nearest facilities including a school, supermarket, medical centre, and fuel. The area appeals to those engaged in broadacre agriculture or pastoralism, and to travellers passing through on the long drive between Perth and Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
South Yilgarn falls under postcode 6426 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transwa Coach — Perth / Kalgoorlie Perth approx. 4 hr; Kalgoorlie approx. 2 hr 30 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Southern Cross is the nearest town with services and transport connections. The Great Eastern Highway is the primary road link to Perth.
An extremely remote rural locality with no local services or public transport. A car or farm vehicle is essential for all travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Antares Street
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44 Altair Street