Eucalyptus yilgarnensis is a mallee or tree that typically grows to a height of up to 10 m (33 ft) and forms a lignotuber.

[1][2][3] Yorrell was first formally described in 1919 by Joseph Maiden who published the description in Journal and Proceedings of New South Wales and gave it the name Eucalyptus gracilis var.

[6][7] Eucalyptus yilgarnensis grows on sandy soil in low, open woodland between Wongan Hills, Kalgoorlie, Zanthus, Balladonia and Salmon Gums.

Plants found in the understorey shrubs include Acacia colletioides, Atriplex vesicaria, A. paludosa, Melaleuca hamulosa, Regelia cymbifolia, Exocarpos aphyllus and Grevillea acuaria.

[8] This eucalypt is classified as "not threatened" by the Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.