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Population
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 was 23,904 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure shows an increase of 1,420 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,484. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 23,744 in June 2025 and an additional 132 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,299 persons per square kilometer, placing Yagoona - Birrong in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 6.3% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 area's growth rate of 5.4%, indicating it as a region growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in Yagoona - Birrong.
AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of national areas, with the area expected to expand by 2,102 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 8.1% over the 16 years.
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Development
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 per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25582 homes were approved, with an additional 184 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.6 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.
This balance between supply and demand has created stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $286,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $27.2 million, indicating balanced commercial growth compared to Greater Sydney.
New development consists of 56% standalone homes and 44% attached dwellings, with a mix of townhouses and apartments providing varied pricing options. With approximately 226 people per dwelling approval, Yagoona-Birrong's developing market is expected to gain 1,942 residents by 2041, comfortably meeting demand at current development rates.
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Development applications around Yagoona - Birrong
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Infrastructure
Yagoona - Birrong has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include the Henry Lawson Drive Upgrade Program, the redevelopment at 25-29 Rookwood Road Yagoona, the project at 283-289 Cooper Road Redevelopment, and improvements at Yagoona Public Preschool. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.
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Bankstown TOD Accelerated Precinct
State-led Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct revitalising the Bankstown CBD and Metro station area. Rezoning took effect on 27 November 2024, enabling capacity for 14,000 new homes and up to 100,000 new jobs via 3.15 million square metres of commercial floor space. The plan features high-density mixed-use buildings up to 25 storeys, over 14 hectares of new and improved public open space, a new bus interchange, and enhanced walking and cycling links to Sydney Metro and heavy rail stations. Mandatory affordable housing contributions of 3-4% apply across the precinct, with all affordable homes managed by registered Community Housing Providers in perpetuity. Development applications can now be lodged, with a temporary State Significant Development pathway available until November 2027 for residential projects valued over $60 million. The NSW Government has committed $520 million to community infrastructure, active transport links, and open spaces across all TOD Accelerated Precincts. New public open spaces under the Parks for People program are planned for mid-2025 community exhibition.
Bankstown CBD Transformation
A multi-billion dollar urban renewal initiative. As of March 2026, the Bankstown Station transit interchange and a 90-meter pedestrian plaza have opened. The 2 billion dollar New Bankstown Hospital is in the enabling works phase on the former TAFE site with main construction slated for 2027. Major stormwater upgrades to protect the CBD from 1-in-100-year floods were completed in August 2025. The Sydney Metro City and Southwest line is in final testing, with services to Bankstown expected to commence in the second half of 2026. The precinct is designated as a Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct, facilitating up to 14,000 new homes.
New Bankstown Hospital
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 largest single public hospital investment in NSW history. The latest design unveiled in April 2026 features a 14-storey hospital tower alongside a 10-storey car park providing at least 950 spaces (almost double the current capacity). The facility will include an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, intensive care, surgical and medical services, maternity and paediatric services, mental health, outpatients, aged health, and a Research and Education Centre. Located in Bankstown CBD with strong connections to bus, train and the future Sydney Metro, the new hospital aims to transform healthcare for the fast-growing south-west Sydney community. Enabling works commenced on site in March 2026 with Hindmarsh Construction Australia engaged following a competitive tender (contract awarded 16 February 2026), with site fencing installed and demolition of former TAFE buildings due to begin mid 2026. The early works Review of Environmental Factors (REF) was approved on 24 January 2026, and the State Significant Development Application (SSD-105396208) was lodged on 10 April 2026 with submissions closing 7 May 2026. Main works construction is expected to start in 2027 subject to planning approval, with completion targeted for 2031. Existing Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital on Eldridge Road will continue operating throughout construction and later be repurposed for community health services.
Bankstown Exchange (Stage 1 - Bankstown Central Masterplan)
Bankstown Exchange is the initial phase of the 30-year Bankstown Central masterplan, creating a vibrant mixed-use destination. The project includes approximately 30,000 sqm of modern office space across three buildings, a new 'Eat Street' dining precinct, and 5,000 sqm of landscaped public space. It features a revitalized bus interchange to integrate with the Sydney Metro City and Southwest line. The development is designed to support the Bankstown Health and Education Innovation Precinct (BHEIP) and includes basement parking for 320 cars and 240 bicycles.
Compass Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Compass Centre site into a mixed-use precinct comprising a 5-storey podium and three towers. The proposal includes a 19-storey hotel with approximately 169 rooms and two 24-storey build-to-rent residential towers providing 339 apartments. The precinct will feature a supermarket, retail shops, a gym, a medical centre, childcare, and a function centre. It aims to improve connectivity with through-site links between Bankstown Station and Paul Keating Park, alongside significant public domain and landscaping upgrades.
Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs
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.
Yagoona Public Preschool
New public preschool facility to be built at Yagoona Public School site as part of NSW Government's $769 million plan to deliver 100 new public preschools. Will provide early childhood education services for local community with completion expected by 2027.
Power Supply Upgrade - Yagoona Station
Electrical infrastructure upgrade at Yagoona Railway Station to support increased capacity and future metro conversion. Part of broader Sydney Metro infrastructure preparation works across the Bankstown line corridor.
Employment
The labour market performance in Yagoona - Birrong lags significantly behind most other regions nationally
Yagoona-Birrong has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 9.1% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.0% over the past year. There are 9,806 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 4.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.
Workforce participation stands at 57.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A notable 33.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing, with the latter showing particularly high concentration at 1.8 times the regional average. Professional & technical services employ only 6.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.
The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. In the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0%, and labour force grew by 5.3%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yagoona-Birrong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
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, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $50,219 and the average $61,036, considering Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes at the 5th percentile are $528 weekly, while household income is at the 32nd percentile. The majority of residents (7,386 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, representing 30.9% of the population. This mirrors regional levels where 30.9% are in this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 25th percentile.
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Housing
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, with 32.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. 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. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Yagoona-Birrong's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,131 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Yagoona - Birrong features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 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.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
The analysis of public transport in Yagoona - Birrong indicates that there are currently 130 active transport stops operating. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. The area is serviced by 32 individual routes which collectively provide 5,149 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents typically located an average of 139 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 83%, while train usage stands at 10%.
Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 33.3%, 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. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.
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Transport Stops Detail
Health
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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment as of July 2021. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but nears the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts. As of June 2020, approximately 47% of the total population (~11,330 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.0% and 6.0% of residents respectively, as of June 2020. In comparison, 76.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents show low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,910 people), as of June 2020. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population, as per AreaSearch's assessment in July 2021.
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Cultural Diversity
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. Christianity is the main religion in Yagoona-Birrong, comprising 41.5% of people there, while Islam makes up 33.0%, which is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are 'Other' (20.4%), Lebanese (18.4%), and Vietnamese (14.7%).
The Lebanese figure is notably higher than the regional average of 2.6%, as is the Vietnamese figure compared to the regional average of 1.8%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian at 3.1% versus 0.4% regionally, Samoan at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Chinese at 7.7% versus 8.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
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 the national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years represents 13.8% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. However, the 35-44 age cohort makes up 12.9%, which is less prevalent compared to other areas. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.1% to 5.1%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 11.7% to 10.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Yagoona-Birrong. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 791 people (65%) from 1,209 to 2,001. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.