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

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Yenda (NSW) is around 1,623. This figure reflects an increase of 59 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,564. The current resident population estimate of 1,575 was inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7.9 persons per square kilometer. Yenda's population 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 uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to expand by 95 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.6% in total over the 17-year period.

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 five years. This minimal development activity reflects the rural nature of Yenda, where housing needs drive development rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth figures.

Compared to Rest of NSW and national patterns, Yenda's development activity is notably lower.

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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. Two projects identified by AreaSearch could impact this region: Griffith Bess, WR Connect Rail Siding, Urban Channel Pipeline Project, and Boags Creek Solar Farm. The following details projects likely to have the most relevance: Griffith Bess project is planned for completion in 2021. WR Connect Rail Siding is expected to be finished by the end of 2022. Urban Channel Pipeline Project's completion date is set for mid-2023. Boags Creek Solar Farm is scheduled for completion by late 2024.

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

Yenda has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 3.2%, and estimated employment growth of 3.4% in the past year (AreaSearch). As of September 2025841 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Workforce participation is high at 69.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%.

According to Census data, 8.9% of residents work from home. Key employment industries include manufacturing, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, 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%.

Employment opportunities may be limited locally, as indicated by working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% and labour force by 4.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW, where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national growth rates over five and ten years. Applying these projections to Yenda's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.5% over five years and 10.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215 respectively. 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 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Yenda rank modestly, between the 43rd and 53rd percentiles. The data shows that 35.6% of the population (577 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Yenda, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yenda was at 38.7%, similar to Non-Metro NSW, with the rest being mortgaged (38.7%) or rented (22.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Yenda was $250, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Yenda's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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 constitute 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 Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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 NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 shows 90 active transport stops operating in Yenda, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by 13 individual routes, collectively offering 154 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward, with car being 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 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, 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 (~794 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW, which is lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 12.5 and 8.4% of residents respectively. However, 64.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (292 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW, with national rankings 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 Australian citizens, born in Australia (90.5%), and speaking English only at home (91.0%). Christianity is the predominant religion in Yenda, comprising 70.6%, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (28.8%), English (26.5%), and Italian (16.4%), significantly higher than regional averages of 38.3%, 21.3%, and 2.1% respectively.

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

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 (5.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 65-74 grew from 9.3% to 10.6%, while the 45-54 age group declined from 13.6% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Yenda's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 55% (52 people), reaching 148 from 95. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.