South Yilgarn, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Yilgarn, in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area.
| Locality | South Yilgarn |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Yilgarn |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.79999 |
| Longitude | 119.29366 |
| Population | 21 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 737.3 km² |
| Elevation | 433 m |
| Postcode | 6426 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 325 km east |
South Yilgarn is a locality in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 21. The locality covers an area of 737.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 433 m above sea level. It lies approximately 325 km east of Perth. South Yilgarn is located at 31.8000°S, 119.2937°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6426. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
South Yilgarn lies under a sky that is often a vast, unbroken canvas of azure, stretching to horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the continent. It lies 237.3 km west-south-west of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 60.9 km south of Southern Cross. The land itself is a study in muted ochres and deep, resilient greens, punctuated by the stark, grey skeletons of ancient trees that have weathered countless seasons. Rolling plains, often dusted with the fine red earth that clings to everything, gradually give way to a terrain that hints at a more rugged past, with outcrops of weathered rock and subtle undulations that catch the light in shifting patterns. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a perfume of sun-baked earth and hardy, low-lying scrub, and in the quiet moments, one can almost hear the land sighing under the immensity of it all.
The economic lifeblood of South Yilgarn has long been drawn from the earth’s deep reserves, a legacy etched into the very character of the region. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the relentless pursuit of mineral wealth, with the echoes of past endeavours still resonating in the landscape and the spirit of its people. While mining remains a significant driver, the hardy resilience of those who call South Yilgarn home is also evident in the careful stewardship of the land for pastoral purposes, where sheep graze on sparse but nutritious vegetation. The towns, small clusters of buildings against the immense backdrop, serve as vital hubs, offering a sense of community and shared purpose, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to build a life in this wild, beautiful expanse.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Yilgarn, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on South Yilgarn, in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area.
Detailed location data for South Yilgarn includes the postcode (6426), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Yilgarn), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Yilgarn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |