Yoogali
With 1,334 residents spread across 24.63 sq km, Yoogali combines a low density of 54.2 people per sq km with a high share of detached family housing. Separate houses account for 91.8% of dwellings and 4-plus-bedroom homes for 52.3%, giving the locality a more spacious profile than denser parts of nearby Griffith. Household income sits at the 78th percentile, while the median age is 41, or 1 year above the national figure. Italian ancestry is reported for 559 residents, adding a distinctive cultural thread within the wider Griffith area.
Local council: Griffith
Population
1,334
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,072/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
30
Buyers seeking a detached home will find a strongly house-oriented market, with separate dwellings accounting for 91.8% compared with only 3.5% apartments. Larger properties dominate: 52.3% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 39.0% have 3 bedrooms, which suits families needing space. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,606 and mortgage costs equal 17.9% of household income, while weekly rent is $300. Compared with apartment-focused areas, Yoogali provides more land-based housing, but buyers should weigh car dependence and the limited local dwelling mix.
For Buyers
Buyers seeking a detached home will find a strongly house-oriented market, with separate dwellings accounting for 91.8% compared with only 3.5% apartments. Larger properties dominate: 52.3% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 39.0% have 3 bedrooms, which suits families needing space. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,606 and mortgage costs equal 17.9% of household income, while weekly rent is $300. Compared with apartment-focused areas, Yoogali provides more land-based housing, but buyers should weigh car dependence and the limited local dwelling mix.
For Investors
Yoogali presents a mixed rental case. Weekly rent is $300, the vacancy rate is 8.5% and only 15.7% of households rent, a share lower than both outright ownership at 42.4% and mortgage ownership at 39.3%. Compared with tightly rented markets, the vacancy figure calls for careful checking of leasing time and tenant demand rather than relying on gross rent alone. There were 30 development applications over 12 months, although these include recreation, structural and solar works rather than confirmed new dwellings. Manufacturing at 19.7% and healthcare at 14.9% provide employment anchors for local housing demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
161
Last 12 Months
30
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+42.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Yoogali
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Yoogali has a median age of 41, which is 1 year above the national figure, and its university-educated share of 17.7% is 12.4 percentage points below the national level. The overseas-born share is 14.1%, or 7.5 points below the national comparison, while average household size is 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national figure. Italian ancestry is the leading reported ancestry at 559 residents, followed by English at 326 and Scottish at 111. Christianity is reported by 999 residents and no religion by 167. Compared with higher-turnover suburbs, the 89.3% stayed rate and 10.7% turnover indicate a settled population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.8%
Houses
2.6%
Townhouse
3.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Yoogali's housing stock is more detached and spacious than apartment-oriented areas, with 91.8% separate houses, 3.5% apartments and 2.6% semi-detached dwellings. Ownership is concentrated among households that own outright at 42.4% or hold a mortgage at 39.3%, while renting accounts for 15.7%. Larger homes are common: 52.3% contain 4 or more bedrooms and 39.0% contain 3 bedrooms. With an average household size of 2.8 people, this pattern is consistent with family occupancy. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,606 and weekly rent is $300, giving buyers and renters different cost benchmarks compared with denser Griffith locations.
Mortgage / mo
$1,606
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $300.
$480
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $525 · units $360
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$871
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.5%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
14.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
48.3%
Couples with children
40.1%
Couples, no children
11.0%
Single parent
354
Total families
Economy & Employment
Manufacturing is Yoogali's largest listed industry at 19.7%, representing 78 workers, followed by healthcare at 14.9% and 59 workers. Construction contributes 9.1% and 36 workers, while education and other services each account for 8.9% and 35 workers. This mix gives the suburb an industrial base supported by care, building and education services rather than dependence on one office sector. The labour force includes 743 people, participation is 67.7% and unemployment is 2.2%, while 62.9% of employed residents work full time. Managers lead occupations at 149, ahead of trades at 107 and clerical or administrative roles at 100. Compared with a service-only economy, this combination supports a broader local employment base.
Unemployment
2.2%
Labour Force
743
Unemployed
16
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.9%
Part-time
31.5%
Participation
67.7%
Employed
727
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.7%
Postgraduate
1.7%
Born Overseas
14.1%
Dwellings
428
Transport to Work
Daily life in Yoogali is strongly car-oriented: 83.3% of residents travel as car drivers, compared with 0.8% using public transport and 3.8% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 7.8%. Compared with transit-oriented suburbs, households should expect to plan most errands and school trips around a vehicle. Yoogali Public School is the local government primary school, and families should confirm enrolment zones and transport arrangements against the exact address. The suburb covers 24.63 sq km at 54.2 people per sq km, providing a less concentrated setting than denser Griffith areas. A current suburb crime rate is not stated, so recent incident checks remain important when comparing streets.
Drive
83.3%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
3.8%
Work from Home
7.8%
Growth Outlook
Yoogali's clearest near-term activity signal is 30 development applications over 12 months, spanning new structures, outdoor recreation and a solar or wind electricity facility. The locality currently has 1,334 residents and a density of 54.2 people per sq km, so future change will be shaped by how new activity interacts with a low-density housing pattern. Compared with higher-turnover areas, the 89.3% stayed rate and 10.7% turnover point to a settled base rather than rapid residential churn. The 24.63 sq km area leaves room for different development outcomes, but applications should be checked individually because the total does not equal new dwellings.
Population trend: Griffith council area
Yoogali sits in the Griffith council area. These are the council area's residents, not Yoogali's.
Residents 2025
27,458
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.1%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yoogali compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yoogali a good suburb to live in?
Yoogali can suit households wanting space, with 91.8% separate houses, 52.3% 4-plus-bedroom homes and 83.3% car commuting. Its density is 54.2 people per sq km, lower than denser Griffith settings, but public transport is only 0.8%, so daily travel is a key consideration.
What is the median house price in Yoogali?
An up-to-date median house price should be checked against recent Yoogali sales. The suburb is 91.8% separate houses, 52.3% 4-plus-bedroom homes and has a typical weekly rent of $300, useful context when comparing current listings and sales.
What schools are in Yoogali?
Yoogali Public School is the identified local school, and it is a government primary school. With 1,334 residents and a car-driver share of 83.3%, families should confirm enrolment zones, year levels and transport arrangements directly, particularly when comparing addresses near Griffith.
Is Yoogali safe?
Yoogali has 1,334 residents and a low density of 54.2 people per sq km, but a current suburb crime rate is not stated. Check recent NSW Police incident information and inspect the exact street before comparing safety with Griffith or other nearby areas.
Is Yoogali good for property investment?
Yoogali may suit investors seeking detached housing, but returns depend on the property and purchase price. Weekly rent is $300, vacancy is 8.5% and renters make up 15.7% of households. There were 30 development applications over 12 months, so future competition should be checked.
How is Yoogali's population changing?
Yoogali has 1,334 residents, with a median age of 41, which is 1 year above the national figure. The 89.3% stayed rate and 10.7% turnover indicate a relatively settled population compared with higher-churn areas, while 2.8 people per household points to a family-oriented base.
Are there new developments in Yoogali?
There were 30 development applications over 12 months, including proposals involving new structures, outdoor recreation and a solar or wind electricity facility. Applications do not automatically represent 30 new homes, so buyers should check each proposal's location, approval status and dwelling details.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
Explore Yoogali on the Map
View parcels, zoning overlays, DA applications, schools and more.
Open Interactive Map