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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of November 2025, Yenda's estimated population is around 1,605. This reflects a 41-person increase since the 2021 Census, which reported 1,564 people. The current population, inferred from AreaSearch estimates following June 2024 ABS ERP data release and address validation, is 1,575. This results in a density ratio of 7.8 persons per square kilometer. Yenda's 2.6% growth since the census compares within 1.4 percentage points of its SA4 region (4.0%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains recently.

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 from 2022 (base year 2021) are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts suggest a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to expand by 89 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.5% over the 17 years.

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

Yenda has had minimal residential development activity over the past five years, with fewer than one dwelling approval annually. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of Yenda, where housing growth is primarily driven by local needs rather than broader market demand. The small sample size means that individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

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

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly affect performance. Two projects may impact this area: Griffith Bess, WR Connect Rail Siding, Urban Channel Pipeline Project, Boags Creek Solar Farm. Key projects include these four; their details follow.

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The employment environment in Yenda shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Yenda has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 3.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.8% in the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025849 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is high at 68.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment industries include manufacturing, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing is particularly strong, with an employment share 3.7 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 9.8% versus the regional average of 16.9%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited based on Census data comparisons. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8%, labour force by 4.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. State-wide, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% between May-24 and Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3% in November 2025. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 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.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Yenda's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Yenda is $49,424 and the average income stands at $55,572. This compares to figures for Rest of NSW which are $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,803 (median) and $60,496 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Yenda rank modestly, between the 43rd and 53rd percentiles. The data shows that 35.6% of the population (571 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing costs are manageable with 89.5% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 50th percentile.

Yenda is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Yenda, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 6.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 87.5% houses and 12.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yenda stood at 38.7%, matching Non-Metro NSW's figure, with mortgaged properties also at 38.7% and rented dwellings at 22.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, aligning with the Non-Metro NSW average. The median weekly rent in Yenda was $250, similar to both Non-Metro NSW's figures of $1,300 and $250. Nationally, Yenda's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Yenda has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical 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%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches the average for the Rest of NSW.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 12.3%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 9.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 7.1%, while certificates make up 33.0%. Educational participation is 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 conducted in Yenda shows 90 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops are served by a mix of buses operating along 13 individual routes. Together, these routes provide 154 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 22 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one 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, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 49% of its total population (~785 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 12.5% and 8.4% of residents respectively. However, 64.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of NSW. As of a recent report (dated 20th March 20XX), the area has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (279 people).

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, 90.5% born in Australia, and 91.0% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Yenda is Christianity, accounting for 70.6% of the population, compared to 66.9% across Rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (28.8%), English (26.5%), and Italian (16.4%).

Notably, Spanish representation is higher in Yenda at 0.7%, compared to 0.3% regionally, while Samoan is lower at 0.4% versus 0.8%. South African representation is also higher in Yenda at 0.6%, compared to 0.3% regionally.

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

The median age in Yenda is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Yenda has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (5.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 65-74 grew from 9.3% to 10.3%, while the 45-54 age group declined from 13.6% to 11.7% and the 55-64 group dropped from 13.0% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Yenda's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 56%, reaching 145 people from the current figure of 93. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 55% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 45-54 age groups are projected to decrease in number.