Yagoona - Birrong

Population growth drivers in Yagoona - Birrong are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Yagoona-Birrong's population is approximately 24,290 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,806 people, an 8.0% rise from the 2021 Census count of 22,484. The change is inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 23,405 in June 2024 and an additional 139 validated new addresses since the census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,368 persons per square kilometer, placing Yagoona-Birrong among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The region's growth of 8.0% since the 2021 census exceeds both the SA4 region (7.5%) and the state level, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a median-level increase, with an expected expansion of 2,304 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 5.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Yagoona - Birrong among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Yagoona-Birrong has averaged approximately 116 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY2021 and FY2025, a total of 582 homes were approved, with an additional 148 approved in FY2026 so far. This equates to around 1.6 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $286,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY2026, commercial development approvals totalled $27.2 million, implying steady commercial growth. Compared to Greater Sydney, Yagoona-Birrong has comparable new home approvals per capita, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas.

New developments consist of 56% standalone homes and 44% attached dwellings, offering a mix of townhouses and apartments at various price points. With around 226 people moving in for each dwelling approved, the area shows signs of growth. By 2041, Yagoona-Birrong is projected to gain an additional 1,419 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Yagoona - Birrong has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 33 projects that are expected to impact the area, primarily through changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Key projects include Henry Lawson Drive Upgrade Program, 25-29 Rookwood Road Yagoona, 283-289 Cooper Road Redevelopment, and Yagoona Public Preschool. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Yagoona - Birrong lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Yagoona-Birrong has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The area's unemployment rate was 9.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0%. As of September 2025, 9,719 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's at 5.1%.

Workforce participation lags behind Greater Sydney at 57.8%. A significant portion, 33.3%, of residents work from home, which may be influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Yagoona-Birrong has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 6.8% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0%, while the labour force grew by 4.0%, resulting in a rise in unemployment of 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Yagoona-Birrong's employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is $45,521 and the average is $55,326 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages which are $60,817 median and $83,003 average in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $49,554 median and $60,228 average. According to the 2021 Census, individual income at the 5th percentile is $528 weekly while household income is at the 32nd percentile. The data shows that 30.9% of residents (7,505 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels where this bracket also occupies 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 78.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 25th percentile.

Yagoona - Birrong displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Yagoona-Birrong, as per the latest Census, 67.1% of dwellings were houses while 32.9% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership in Yagoona-Birrong stood at 30.1%, similar to the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.6% and rented ones at 38.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,131, lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Yagoona-Birrong was $400 compared to $470 in Sydney metropolitan areas. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 while rents were $375 on average.

Yagoona - Birrong features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.8% of all households, including 42.6% couples with children, 17.5% couples without children, and 16.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Yagoona - Birrong fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 23.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (16.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Yagoona-Birrong has 130 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 individual routes, providing 5,149 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 139 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 83%, while train usage stands at 10%. The area has an average vehicle ownership rate of 1.4 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 33.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 735 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop. An accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

The level of general health in Yagoona - Birrong is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Yagoona-Birrong shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low in the general population but closer to national averages for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is low at around 47% (11,513 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and Australia's average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.0% and 6.0% respectively. Around 76.1% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. About 16.0% of the population is aged 65 and over (3,891 people). Health outcomes for seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Yagoona - Birrong is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Yagoona-Birrong is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 47.4% of its population born overseas and 69.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Yagoona-Birrong is Christianity, comprising 41.5% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, making up 33.0%, which is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Yagoona-Birrong are 'Other', at 20.4%, Lebanese at 18.4% (substantially higher than the regional average of 2.6%), and Vietnamese at 14.7% (also substantially higher than the regional average of 1.8%). Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is overrepresented at 3.1% compared to 0.4% regionally, Samoan at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Chinese at 7.7% versus 8.4%.

Yagoona - Birrong's population is younger than the national pattern

Yagoona - Birrong has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years has strong representation at 14.0%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 12.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.1% to 5.0% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 11.7% to 10.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Yagoona - Birrong. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 839 people (69%) from 1,221 to 2,061. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 77% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.