Yenda (NSW)

Yenda is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Yenda (NSW) is estimated to be around 1,623 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 59 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,564 people. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of the June 2024 ABS ERP data release and address validation since the Census date, is 1,575. This level of population results in a density ratio of 7.9 persons per square kilometer. Yenda's growth rate of 3.8% since the census is within 0.5 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.3%. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to increase its population by just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with an estimated expansion of 98 persons over the 17-year period, reflecting a total increase of 3.1%.

The level of residential development activity in Yenda is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Yenda has had fewer than one dwelling approval annually over the past five years. This minimal development activity reflects its rural nature, with housing needs driving development rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW and national patterns, Yenda has much lower development activity.

Yenda has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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The labour market in Yenda demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Yenda has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of December 2025812 residents are employed with an unemployment rate at 0.7% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 66.3%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 61.3%. Census responses show that 8.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts are noted. Employment is concentrated in manufacturing, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and health care & social assistance.

Manufacturing stands out with an employment share 3.7 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 9.8% compared to the regional average of 16.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Yenda's labour force decreased by 3.3% while employment declined by 3.9%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Regional NSW where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yenda's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.5% over five years and 10.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023 indicates Yenda suburb's median income among taxpayers is $49,424, with an average of $55,572. This figure is below the national average and compares to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,803 (median) and $60,496 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Yenda, between the 43rd and 53rd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 35.6% of locals (577 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 89.5% retained, but disposable income sits below average at the 50th percentile.

Yenda is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Yenda, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 6.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yenda was 38.7%, similar to Regional NSW's figure. The rest of the dwellings were either mortgaged (also at 38.7%) or rented (at 22.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yenda was $1,300, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Yenda was $250, compared to Regional NSW's $330 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Yenda's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Yenda has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 73.2% of all households, including 34.0% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.8%, with lone person households at 26.4% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Yenda faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates of 12.3%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.1%) and certificates (33.0%). Educational participation is high at 29.7%, with 10.8% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 90 active transport stops operating within Yenda. These stops are served by a mix of buses along 13 individual routes, collectively providing 154 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car remaining the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 8.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 22 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Yenda is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Yenda faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 794 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 12.5 and 8.4% of residents respectively. About 64.5% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (293 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

Yenda is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Yenda's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.1% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yenda, comprising 70.6% of the population compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (28.8%), English (26.5%), and Italian (16.4%), with Italians being significantly more represented than the regional average of 2.1%.

Notably, Spanish (0.7%) Samoan (0.4%), and South Australian (0.6%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Yenda compared to their respective regional averages of 0.3%, 0.1%, and 0.2%.

Yenda's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Yenda is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 but aligns closely with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Yenda has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (6.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 65-74 increased from 9.3% to 10.6%, while the 35-44 age group grew from 10.8% to 11.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 13.6% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Yenda's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 51%, reaching 147 people from the current 97, and will account for a significant portion of total population growth. Meanwhile, both the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups are projected to decrease in number.