Yilgarn
Southern Cross
Southern Cross at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
572
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Southern Cross.
Southern Cross (6426) sits in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia.
Southern Cross has roughly 572 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Southern Cross scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Southern Cross's population at 572, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
572
Median age
50
Family households
52%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
572
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Southern Cross.
Local schools for Southern Cross
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Government School Catchment
Southern Cross District High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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Frequently asked
About Southern Cross.
- What is the Southern Cross postcode?
- Southern Cross is in the 6426 postcode, in WA, in the Yilgarn region.
- What is the average rent in Southern Cross?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Southern Cross?
- There are 2 schools serving Southern Cross on this page, including Southern Cross District High School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Southern Cross?
- Southern Cross has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Southern Cross?
- Southern Cross is close to Ghooli, Corinthia, Moorine Rock, Marvel Loch, Turkey Hill.
- What is the population of Southern Cross?
- Southern Cross has approximately 572 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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