Yagoona

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Yagoona statistical area (Lv2) is around 21,289. This reflects an increase of 1,638 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,651. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 20,540 residents following examination of ABS' June 2024 ERP data release and an additional 121 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,608 persons per square kilometer, placing Yagoona in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 8.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.5%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Yagoona.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Yagoona is expected to increase by 2,036 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 5.7% in total over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Yagoona shows around 104 new homes approved per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 523 homes were approved, with an additional 130 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The supply and demand appear well-balanced, maintaining stable market conditions. The average value of new dwellings developed is $435,000, slightly above the regional average. Commercial approvals this financial year total $43.2 million, indicating high local commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Yagoona has similar development levels per person, keeping market balance consistent with the broader area. New building activity comprises 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of housing options across price brackets. The location has approximately 215 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Yagoona will gain 1,206 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Yagoona has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include the Henry Lawson Drive Upgrade Program, Compass Centre Redevelopment, 25-29 Rookwood Road Yagoona, and 283-289 Cooper Road Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Yagoona faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Yagoona's workforce is skilled with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 9.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.1%.

As of September 2025, there are 8,548 residents employed, while the unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, which is 0.7 percentage points higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Yagoona lags behind Greater Sydney, with a rate of 44.1% compared to 60.0%. Leading employment industries among Yagoona residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 6.8% of Yagoona's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Over the past year, employment increased by 3.1%, while the labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yagoona's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, although these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Yagoona's median income among taxpayers is $40,815. The average income is $52,010. Nationally, incomes are higher on average. Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,010. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Yagoona's median and average incomes by September 2025 are approximately $44,431 and $56,618 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes in Yagoona lag at the 5th percentile ($524 weekly), while household income performs better at the 31st percentile. Income distribution shows that 30.9% of locals (6,578 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, consistent with broader regional trends. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Yagoona, with only 77.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 23rd percentile nationally.

Yagoona displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Yagoona, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.7% houses and 35.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yagoona was at 28.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.2% and rented ones at 39.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,240. The median weekly rent figure in Yagoona was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Yagoona's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Yagoona 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, 17.3% couples without children, and 16.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

Educational attainment in Yagoona aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 23.3%, 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 prevalent at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 27.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (17.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 34.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis conducted in Yagoona shows 121 active public transport stops operating within the area. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 31 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 5,139 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 133 meters from their nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 734 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 42 weekly trips per individual stop.

Yagoona's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Yagoona. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover rate is very low, approximately 48% of the total population (around 10,125 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.0 and 5.9% of residents respectively. A total of 76.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 75.8%. Yagoona has 15.8% of its population aged 65 and over (3,363 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average for the broader population.

Yagoona 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 has a population where 46.7% were born overseas, with 69.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yagoona, practiced by 42.4%. Islam is notably higher compared to Greater Sydney average, at 34.1%.

Ancestry-wise, 'Other' comprises 20.3%, Lebanese 20.1% (higher than regional average of 14.9%), and Vietnamese 14.2% (also higher than the region's 8.5%). Other ethnic groups with notable representation include Macedonian at 3.3% vs regional 1.7%, Samoan at 0.8% vs 0.5%, and Korean at 0.7% vs 0.7%.

Yagoona hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Yagoona's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Yagoona has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 13.9% to 14.8%, while the proportion of residents aged 55-64 has decreased from 11.3% to 10.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Yagoona. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 68%, adding 721 residents to reach a total of 1,786. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 76% of the population growth, highlighting trends towards an aging demographic. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts.