Yagoona

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

As of Feb 2026, the population of Yagoona is estimated at around 21,283. This reflects an increase of 1,632 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,651. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 20,540 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 120 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,606 persons per square kilometer, placing Yagoona in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 8.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.6%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by this data. 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 2,040 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain 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 shows Yagoona averaged around 104 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 523 homes were approved, with another 130 in FY-26 so far. This averages to about 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $435,000, slightly above the regional average. In FY-26, there have been $43.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Yagoona has similar development levels per person, maintaining market balance 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. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Yagoona to gain 1,218 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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 projects that are expected to impact the area. 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 projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Yagoona has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 9.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2%. As of September 2025, 8,548 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was at 58.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion of residents, 32.9%, worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing had employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented with only 6.8% of Yagoona's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, while the labour force grew by 4.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Yagoona. These projections indicate that national employment could expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Yagoona's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised 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. This is lower than the national average. Greater Sydney's median income is $60,817 and average is $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Yagoona would be approximately $44,431 (median) and $56,618 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes lag at the 5th percentile ($524 weekly), while household income performs better at the 31st percentile. Distribution data shows 30.9% of locals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends across the region. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Yagoona, with only 77.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 23rd percentile.

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

Yagoona's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.7% houses and 35.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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 was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Yagoona was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Yagoona's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 77.8 percent of all households, including 42.6 percent couples with children, 17.3 percent couples without children, and 16.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.2 percent, with lone person households at 20.0 percent and group households making up 2.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 27.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (17.0%). Educational participation is high at 34.3%, with 11.5% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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

Yagoona has 116 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 31 routes, collectively providing 5,139 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 133 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 84%, while train usage stands at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 32.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 734 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

The level of general health in Yagoona is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Yagoona demonstrates superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 48% of Yagoona's total population (~10,122 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.0%) and asthma (5.9%). About 76.2% of residents claim no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Yagoona has 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,511 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general 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 one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in the country, with 46.7% of its population born overseas and 69.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yagoona, comprising 42.4% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 34.1%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Yagoona are Other (20.3%), Lebanese (20.1%), and Vietnamese (14.2%). Lebanese ancestry is substantially higher than the regional average of 2.6%, while Vietnamese ancestry is also notably higher at 14.2% compared to the regional average of 1.8%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is overrepresented at 3.3% (vs 0.4% regionally), Samoan at 0.8% (vs 0.5%), and Korean at 0.7% (vs 1.1%).

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 the present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 4.1% to 5.2%, while the 55-64 age group has decreased from 11.3% to 10.4%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Yagoona. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 61%, adding 680 residents to reach a total of 1,787. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 75% of population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts.