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 24,284 as of February 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 1,800 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,484. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,405 in June 2024 and an additional 136 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,367 persons per square kilometer, placing Yagoona - Birrong in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 8.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.6%) and the state level, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.9% to the overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the national median, with the area expected to expand by 2,304 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 5.9% over the 17 years.

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. Over the past five financial years, from FY2020-21 to FY2025582 homes were approved, with an additional 148 approved so far in FY2026. On average, around 1.6 people have moved into the area for each dwelling built during these five financial years.

This balance between supply and demand has resulted in stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $286,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY2026, $27.2 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating balanced commercial development activity in the area compared to Greater Sydney.

The new development composition consists of 56% standalone homes and 44% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering diverse housing options across different price points. With approximately 226 people moving into the area for each dwelling approval, Yagoona-Birrong is experiencing population growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the region is projected to gain an additional 1,425 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects likely to affect the area. Notable 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 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. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 9.2%. This figure shows an increase of 3.0% compared to the previous year.

The area's unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's by 5.1%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation in Yagoona-Birrong lags behind Greater Sydney at 57.7%. A significant proportion, 33.3%, of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Notably, the concentration in transport, postal & warehousing is high, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 6.8% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Yagoona-Birrong increased by 3.0%, while the labour force grew by 4.0%. This resulted in an unemployment rate rise of 0.9 percentage points. For future insights, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Yagoona-Birrong's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.3% in five years and 13.2% in ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Yagoona - Birrong SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $45,521 and an average income of $55,326 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income being $83,003. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% suggest a median income of approximately $49,554 and an average income of $60,228 for the area. In 2021 Census figures, individual incomes were at the 5th percentile ($528 weekly), while household incomes were at the 32nd percentile. The majority of residents (7,503 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is also dominant regionally with 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 25th percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Yagoona-Birrong, as per the latest Census, comprised 67.1% houses and 32.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yagoona-Birrong was at 30.1%, similar to Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (31.6%) or rented (38.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,131, below the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Yagoona-Birrong's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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 make up the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 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 disparity 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%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 27.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding them – advanced diplomas comprise 10.5%, while certificates account for 16.8%.

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis indicates 130 active transport stops operating within Yagoona - Birrong, comprising a mix of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 32 individual routes, collectively providing 5,149 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 139 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car remaining the dominant mode at 83%, while train accounts for 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, exceeding 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. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location 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 demonstrates superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but nears the national average for older at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is very low, with approximately 47% of the total population (~11,510 people) having it, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.0% and 6.0% of residents respectively. A total of 76.1% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.6%, with 4,036 people falling into this category, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. While health outcomes among seniors are above average locally, they rank lower nationally than 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% compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (20.4%), Lebanese (18.4%, substantially higher than the regional average of 2.6%), and Vietnamese (14.7%, also significantly higher than the regional average of 1.8%). Additionally, Macedonian (3.1% vs 0.4%), Samoan (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Chinese (7.7% vs 8.4%) are notably divergent from regional averages in their representation within Yagoona-Birrong's population.

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 and the national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years old comprises 14.0% of the population in Yagoona-Birrong, compared to Greater Sydney. The 35-44 age cohort, however, is less prevalent at 12.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.1% to 5.2% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has declined from 11.7% to 10.7%. Population forecasts for Yagoona-Birrong in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise significantly, with an increase of 786 people (62%) from 1,274 to 2,061. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 75% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.