NSW · Griffith Council
Yoogali, 2680
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Yoogali is a quieter smaller community in Griffith, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in community and employment and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,334
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,072
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 39 of 459
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,606
- Employment rate
- 66%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 11 / 15
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $525
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 173
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 153
- Against the person
- 37
- Against property
- 50
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 114.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order263
- Breach Bail Conditions576
- Domestic Violence Related Assault204
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment262
- Malicious Damage To Property254
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 982
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Yoogali Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
62 public transport stops in this suburb
- 161 Murray Rd
- Burley Griffin Way Opp Poletta Rd
- Centofanti Rd After Ceccato Rd
- Hamilton Rd After Poletta Rd
- Yoogali Public School, East St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Follow directions on site. Use an alternative route. Use diversions.Hebden Street, McCormack Road21 May 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- Use an alternative route. Use diversions.Hebden Street, McCormack Road26 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- Use an alternative route. Use diversions. Check signage.Eipper Road, Kurrajong Avenue23 Dec 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
133 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure67 GORTON STREET YOOGALI 2680Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureOAKES ROAD YOOGALI 2680Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space89 EIPPER ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 HALL CRESCENT YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure645 OAKES ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like8-18 HEBDEN STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Subdivision260 OAKES ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies8-18 HEBDEN STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Business premises; Erection of a new structure; Crematorium1-3 BATTISTA STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 ZAPPACOSTA CRESCENT YOOGALI 2680Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 LAVENDER COURT YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Vehicle repair station; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises126 MACKAY AVENUE YOOGALI 2680Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Truck depotMORLEY ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 ZAPPACOSTA CRESCENT YOOGALI 2680Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Garage, carport or carparking space189 ROSS ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure210 OAKES ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 GORTON STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space89 EIPPER ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)293 HAWKINS ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation144 MACKAY AVENUE YOOGALI 2680Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure93 MURRAY ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)15 BOB IRVIN ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure2-6 EDON STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport11 EDON STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureOAKES ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Subdivision31-39 HEBDEN STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision31 EAST STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure89 EIPPER ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport11 EDON STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space89 EIPPER ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 JACKSON PLACE YOOGALI 2680Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure221 CENTOFANTI ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Minor building alterations (external); Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development5 GARDENIA COURT YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureOAKES ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5373 IRRIGATION WAY YOOGALI 2680Determined
September 2024
- Subdivision118 MURRAY ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Business premises; Erection of a new structure2-6 HEBDEN STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
August 2024
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure645 OAKES ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
July 2024
- Business premises; Erection of a new structure; Crematorium1-3 BATTISTA STREET YOOGALI 2680Determined
- Subdivision21 MURRAY ROAD YOOGALI 2680Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Henderson OvalPark
- Rowley ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Our Lady of Pompeii Roman Catholic ChurchEdon Street, YoogaliSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 42.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 45% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3003rd in Australia
- State rank
- 958th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #114 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #270 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime263
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime576
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime204
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime262
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime254
- 161 Murray Rdtransport
- Burley Griffin Way Opp Poletta Rdtransport
- Centofanti Rd After Ceccato Rdtransport
- Hamilton Rd After Poletta Rdtransport
- Yoogali Public School, East Sttransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.