Yalgoo is a town located in the Mid-west region of Western Australia, approximately 499 kilometres north-north-east of Perth. It is also situated 118 kilometres east-north-east of Mullewa. The area was originally used as grazing land for European settlers, with families utilizing the rich pastures for sheep herding. As the value of the land became apparent, the first sheep stations were established in Yalgoo. Today, Yalgoo falls under the local government area of the Shire of Yalgoo.
Yalgoo council area has a varied income distribution, with a notable percentage of residents earning between $52k to $104k annually. The top industries in the area include agriculture, forestry, fishing, construction, and manufacturing. Family households are primarily composed of childless couples, single parents, and couples with children. The population is skewed towards younger age groups, with a substantial proportion aged between 20 to 29 years. The majority of occupied private dwellings have rent payments that are less than or equal to 30% of household income.
