Moving to Yoogali NSW 2680
What the official numbers say about living in Yoogali — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $2,072 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Yoogali grew 44% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (927 → 1,334 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: Italy, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Punjabi, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Yoogali scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Griffith Station, 3.8 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Griffith Airport, 5.8 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 474 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 1 supermarket · 10 parks — see them all on the Yoogali profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Mary's Primary School 300 m · Yoogali Public School 350 m · Griffith East Public School 2.8 km · Marian Catholic College 3.1 km · Griffith North Public School 4.2 km · St Patrick's Primary School 4.3 km · Murrumbidgee Regional High School 4.4 km · Kalinda School 4.6 km
Groceries: IGA 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Rowley Park 600 m · Henderson Oval 800 m · Altin Park 2.1 km · Bicentennial Park 2.2 km · Lindsay Coon Park 2.3 km · Father O'Dea Park 2.3 km · Rumble Park 2.5 km · Marcus Park 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Yoogali, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Grey Teal · Eurasian Coot · Magpie-lark · Crested Pigeon · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Yoogali, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoogali here | 1,334 | — | 7/10 | 30% |
| Griffith | 19,505 | — | 3/10 | 35% |
| Hanwood | 1,388 | — | 5/10 | 27% |
| Bilbul | 586 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Lake Wyangan | 877 | — | 8/10 | 40% |
| Yenda | 1,564 | — | 4/10 | 37% |
| Darlington Point | 1,030 | — | 2/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Griffith — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2680 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Yoogali profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week.
The population grew 44% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 927 people to 1,334. It sits about 474 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Griffith Station station is roughly 3.8 km away. Local government is Griffith council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Yoogali vs Hanwood · Yoogali vs Bilbul.
Nearby guides: Griffith · Hanwood · Bilbul · Lake Wyangan · Yenda · Darlington Point.
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