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Yagoona - Birrong has an estimated 24,208 residents, up 7.7% since the 2021 Census, with 12 projects tracked in Yagoona - Birrong.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Yagoona - Birrong Statistical Area (Lv2) sits 18 kilometres west-southwest of the Sydney CBD. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 24,208, an increase of 1,724 people (7.7%) from the 22,484 recorded at the 2021 Census. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 23,744 as at June 2025, together with 356 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area has a high share of residents born overseas, an above-average household size and a strong presence of apartments. It also has a notable base of logistics and transport employment, an elevated proportion of residents aged 15 to 24, and pronounced employment in Finance and Insurance.
The area is home to a high proportion of children, largely living in couple families with children, and it is highly culturally diverse. Income levels sit in the lower quartile, and population growth has been moderate. Sales volumes are notably low relative to the size of the population. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Yagoona - Birrong Statistical Area (Lv2) sits 18 kilometres west-southwest of the Sydney CBD. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 24,208, an increase of 1,724 people (7.7%) from the 22,484 recorded at the 2021 Census. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 23,744 as at June 2025, together with 356 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area has a high share of residents born overseas, an above-average household size and a strong presence of apartments. It also has a notable base of logistics and transport employment, an elevated proportion of residents aged 15 to 24, and pronounced employment in Finance and Insurance.
The area is home to a high proportion of children, largely living in couple families with children, and it is highly culturally diverse. Income levels sit in the lower quartile, and population growth has been moderate. Sales volumes are notably low relative to the size of the population. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 17,770 in 2001 and 23,744 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 24,208 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 14.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.9%.
Yagoona - Birrong ranks in the 93rd percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 77th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Yagoona - Birrong is $674 a week, up 3.2% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 15% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.6%.
15% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $532 in 2017, $794 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $430 in 2017, $606 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Patience Avenue, Yagoona NSW 2199 | $1,482,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 4 Gregory Street, Yagoona NSW 2199 | $1,465,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 101 Gascoigne Road, Birrong NSW 2143 | $1,395,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 1 Alan Street, Yagoona NSW 2199 | $1,211,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 310 Auburn Road, Yagoona NSW 2199 | $1,000,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 9/203 William Street, Yagoona NSW 2199 | $793,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 3/209 Auburn Road, Yagoona NSW 2199 | $540,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 55 Avoca Street, Yagoona NSW 2199 | $1,438,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 239 William Street, Yagoona NSW 2199 | $1,850,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 57 Worland Street, Yagoona NSW 2199 | $1,350,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 48 residential sales recorded since 27 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 8 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 48, houses and units together, was $1,311,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $674 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.44m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $622k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,311,000 | Median of the 48 most recent residential sales, settled 27 Jul 2026 to 8 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $794 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +6.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $606 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +6.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Bankstown | $727 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Bankstown, over 12 months | +2.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Inner South West | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Inner South West, over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 179 tracked applications: 122 approved, 31 under assessment, 26 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 12 projects in Yagoona - Birrong (2 under construction) and 96 more in the surrounding area.
New public preschool facility being delivered at the Yagoona Public School site as part of the NSW Government's $769 million plan to build 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools across NSW.
Low-rise residential development of 29 residences over two floors with 47 car spaces at 7-11A Angus Crescent, Yagoona, in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area. Plans are approved and the project is in pre-construction; completion is not yet confirmed. Located about 900 metres from Yagoona Station.
Approved infill affordable housing project comprising two 4-storey residential apartment buildings (total 87 units) over basement parking. Original consent DA-922/2017 granted 26 Sep 2018.
Planning and potential redevelopment site spanning over 1,070 sqm under E1 Local Centre zoning. Designed for mixed-use shop-top housing, retail, and commercial uses within 350 metres of Yagoona Train Station under the Canterbury-Bankstown Connective City 2036 plan framework.
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a five-storey mixed-use development comprising 50 residential units including affordable housing provisions, 8 ground-floor commercial tenancies, basement car parking, and integrated landscaping.
High-density residential redevelopment of a 3,855 sqm consolidated site across five titles on R4 zoned land. The project offers potential for residential flat buildings with dual street access and proximity to Yagoona Train Station. Site was sold in August 2023 for $7.8 million and is positioned for apartment development in the heart of Yagoona Centre.
Proposal for residential medium-density redevelopment located at 115 Dutton Street, Yagoona within the City of Canterbury-Bankstown local government area. The project involves site clearance and construction of multi-dwelling residential housing with associated civil works, parking, and landscaping.
The NSW Government is investing $2 billion to deliver a new state-of-the-art hospital on the former TAFE NSW Bankstown campus site on Chapel Road. The facility will include a 14-storey hospital tower, an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, intensive care, maternity and mental health services, and a 10-storey car park.
Approved mixed-use redevelopment at 350-352 Hume Highway and 18 George Street, Yagoona, spanning an 11,722 sqm block with dual street frontages.
Redevelopment of the Compass Centre site into a mixed-use precinct comprising a 5-storey podium and three towers. Approved by the Sydney South Planning Panel in February 2026, the proposal includes a 19-storey hotel with approximately 169 rooms and two 24-storey build-to-rent residential towers providing 339 apartments.
Structural repairs and bank stabilization along Salt Pan Creek within the Cooks River catchment, affecting parts of Greenacre, Punchbowl, Belfield and nearby suburbs. Scope includes flood mitigation, stormwater channel rehabilitation, erosion control and environmental restoration works to improve waterway health and reduce flood risk.
A multi-billion dollar urban renewal initiative transforming Bankstown into a premier education, health, and lifestyle hub. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and pedestrian plaza are complete, while the $2 billion New Bankstown Hospital at 490 Chapel Road is underway following state significant approval.
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Estimated completion year of the 54 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 19, 2027 18, 2028 7, 2029 4, 2030 0, 2031 2, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 1. 21 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 179 substantial development applications lodged in and around Yagoona - Birrong over the period covered (about 4.4 years), 146 in the last 12 months; 31 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 8, 2023 5, 2024 12, 2025 13, 2026 (to Oct) 141.
Key application 350 Hume Highway, Bankstown Mixed Use | $69m | 290 dwellings | 6 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 179 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.4 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 146 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 68th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 134 | ABS building approvals | 86th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 122 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.4 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 31 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.4 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 include: Henry Lawson Drive Upgrade Program (Construction); Yagoona Public Preschool (Construction); 283-289 Cooper Road Redevelopment (Planning); 115 Dutton Street Yagoona (Planning); and 7-11A Angus Crescent Yagoona (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Yagoona - Birrong among the top 23% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 area has seen 314 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Yagoona - Birrong SA2's current population of 24,208 has been supported by 134 approvals on average over recent years.
The Yagoona - Birrong SA2 has seen 5.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 166 people in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Yagoona - Birrong SA2's approval levels have been consistent with the yearly average of 134, showing stable development patterns.
Over the past five years, the population in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 has grown by approximately 994 people, while 672 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Yagoona - Birrong are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,208 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 4,354 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 22,484 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,724 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 5.56 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 was estimated to be approximately 24,208 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 23,744 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The yagoona - birrong sa2 has added approximately 1,724 people and shown a 7.67% increase from the 22,484 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is estimated at 4,354 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.1% per annum.
Population growth in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (64.3%), Natural increase (35.7%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 64.3% of overall population gains.
Yagoona - Birrong's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 21st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 20.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 29.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 at 35 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 35 years as at August 2026, Yagoona - Birrong is 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 13.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 13.1% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 20.5% of the population in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 16.1% of the population in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 as at August 2026.
Income figures position the area below 80% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $46,499 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 6th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $57,354 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,453 | 2021 Census, weekly | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $528 | 2021 Census, weekly | 5th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 17.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,598 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 28.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is approximately $49,466. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $46,499.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is approximately $61,013. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $57,354.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is approximately $49,466 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $46,499 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is approximately $61,013 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $57,354 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Yagoona - Birrong SA2's households (~30.9% / 2,023 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.9% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is $1,453/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is $1,598/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is $528/wk.
The Yagoona - Birrong SA2's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Yagoona - Birrong SA2's median income among taxpayers is $46,499 and the average income stands at $57,354, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $49,466 (median) and $61,013 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is $4,961 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The yagoona - birrong sa2's disposable income is $4,961 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch assessment indicates Yagoona - Birrong faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 9.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 57.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 9,673 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 19,977 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 10,696 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 has approximately 9,673 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 9.6%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 stands at 9.6%, which is 5.4 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.0% of employment), retail trade (11.4%), and transport, postal & warehousing (9.5%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 34.9% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include construction and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is 57.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The yagoona - birrong sa2 shows notable specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 9.5% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The yagoona - birrong sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Yagoona - Birrong: university qualifications 23.5%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 972.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 17.3% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 23.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 16.8% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 49.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 33.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.5% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
23.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
49.1% of people aged 15 and over in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The yagoona - birrong sa2 ranks in the 34th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (17.3%), Certificate (16.8%), Advanced Diploma (10.5%).
33.9% of the population in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.3% in primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, 6.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is 972, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 6 schools within the Yagoona - Birrong SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,310 students.
The yagoona - birrong sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools.
Yagoona - Birrong features high concentrations of single parent families and couples with children but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.2 people | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 19.8% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 42.6% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 17.5% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 16.0% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,546 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 7,048 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 77.8% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 had 6,546 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.7% to an estimated 7,048 households today.
The average household size in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is 3.2 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 77.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (19.8%), group households (2.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 5,093 family households, couples with children account for 42.6% of all households, couples without children at home 17.5%, and single parent families 16.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 77.8% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 47.9% of the adult population are currently married, while 33.4% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 19.8% of all households in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.4% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 47.4% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 69.8% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 30.2% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 82.5% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 52.6% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
Yagoona - Birrong is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 47.4% of its population born overseas and 69.8% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Yagoona - Birrong was found to be Christianity, which makes up 41.5% of people in Yagoona - Birrong. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 33.0% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Yagoona - Birrong are Other, comprising 20.4% of the population, Lebanese, comprising 18.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 2.6%, and Vietnamese, comprising 14.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 1.8%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 3.1% of Yagoona - Birrong (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), Samoan at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Chinese at 7.7% (vs 8.4%).
47.4% of the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
69.8% of the population in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.5% of the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
82.5% of the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Yagoona - Birrong displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 38.2% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 30.1% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 67.1% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,131 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.6% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 14.6% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 27.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 91st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 33.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 96th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
In the Yagoona - Birrong SA2, 30.1% of homes are owned outright, 31.6% are owned with a mortgage, and 38.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 67.1% of dwellings in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 are houses.
In the Yagoona - Birrong SA2, 18.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 14.6% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 stands at 30.1%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is $2,131, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is $1,335, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Yagoona - Birrong SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 33.8% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 27.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 33.8% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 27.5% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 consists of 67.1% detached houses, 14.6% semi-detached dwellings, 18.1% apartments, and 0.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Yagoona - Birrong consumes approximately 21.2% of median household income ($6,291 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Yagoona - Birrong show attached dwellings contributing 54% of approvals compared to 33% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 46% of applications versus 67% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Health in Yagoona - Birrong: private health cover 47.1%, no long-term health condition 76.1%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 47.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 8th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 76.1% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 82.7% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
Around 47.1% of people in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Yagoona - Birrong SA2, 7.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.0% of people in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.7% of the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.9% of people in the Yagoona - Birrong SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Yagoona - Birrong SA2, 47.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 75 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 75th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 128 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 4,842 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 76th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 187 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 29 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 33.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 128 public transport stops within the Yagoona - Birrong SA2.
The Yagoona - Birrong SA2 has 4,842 weekly trips across 29 routes, averaging 691 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 140 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 290 m away and the nearest school 408 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 128 stops nearby, 4,842 weekly trips, access rating 75 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 64 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 64th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 290 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 408 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 621 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 651 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 846 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 917 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 9 long day care centres with 347 places in Yagoona - Birrong, about 4.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Yagoona - Birrong among the top 23% of areas assessed nationwide.
Yagoona - Birrong ranks in the 50th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Yagoona - Birrong's established property market has recorded 227 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 96% residential and 4% commercial transactions.
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 younger than the national pattern.
Income figures position the area below 80% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch assessment indicates Yagoona - Birrong faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets.
Education in Yagoona - Birrong: university qualifications 23.5%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 972.
Yagoona - Birrong features high concentrations of single parent families and couples with children but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health in Yagoona - Birrong: private health cover 47.1%, no long-term health condition 76.1%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Yagoona - Birrong has an estimated 24,208 residents, up 7.7% since the 2021 Census, with 12 projects tracked in Yagoona - Birrong.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Yagoona - Birrong.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (119011361). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Yagoona - Birrong from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Yagoona - Birrong with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
