Yennora

Population growth drivers in Yennora are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Yennora is around 1,677 people. This figure represents an increase of two individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,675 residents. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of the latest Estimated Residential Population (ERP) data released by the ABS in June 2024. This increase equates to a density ratio of 609 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 95% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as published in 2024 with the base year being 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Yennora is projected to experience significant population growth, with an increase of 693 persons forecasted based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a total increase of 42.9% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Yennora recorded around 3 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 16 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average value of $302,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

This financial year, there have been $10,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Building activity shows 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (56.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The estimated count of 676 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet development environment. Future projections show Yennora adding 720 residents by 2041, potentially leading to housing supply lagging population growth if current construction levels persist, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include Fairfield Chase Shopping Centre Expansion, Fairfield Forum Redevelopment, Fairfield West Public Preschool, and Villawood East Masterplan Precinct (Lansvale & Lansdowne). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Yennora face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Yennora has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently represented. Its unemployment rate was 18.3% as aggregated from statistical area data.

As of June 2025573 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 14.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Yennora lagged at 30.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing showed particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 8.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. There were 3.1 workers for every resident as per the Census, indicating Yennora functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels increased by 2.3% while employment declined by 3.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 4.7 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer further insight into potential future demand within Yennora. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Yennora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Yennora had a median income among taxpayers of $37,156 and an average level of $45,055. This is below the national average of $56,994 and compares to levels of $56,994 in Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $41,841 (median) and $50,736 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Yennora fall between the 1st percentile nationally. Family incomes also fall within this range. Personal incomes in Yennora are at the 1st percentile nationally. The largest segment of income distribution comprises 26.7% earning $400 - $799 weekly (447 residents). Unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Economic circumstances reflect widespread financial pressure, with 45.2% of households operating within modest weekly budgets below $800. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 74.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 2nd percentile nationally.

Yennora displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Yennora, as per the latest Census, consisted of 55.6% houses and 44.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had no houses or other dwellings recorded at that time. Home ownership in Yennora stood at 20.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.8% and rented ones at 57.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the Sydney metro average. The median weekly rent figure was $226, while Sydney metro had no recorded rent figures. Nationally, Yennora's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Yennora features high concentrations of lone person households, with a median household size of 2.7 people

Family households constitute 59.2% of all households, including 29.4% that are couples with children, 15.3% that are couples without children, and 12.5% that are single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 40.8%, with lone person households at 37.1% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 19.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (19.9%). Educational participation is high at 36.6%, with 12.3% in primary, 9.7% in secondary, and 6.7% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 338 students: Yennora Public School and Verona School. The ICSEA score for educational conditions is 919. There is one primary and one K-12 school. The area offers 20.2 school places per 100 residents, indicating strong educational infrastructure supporting both local and surrounding communities.

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

Yennora has 15 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 12 different routes, facilitating 3,885 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 165 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 555 daily trips across all routes, resulting in approximately 259 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Yennora is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Yennora faces significant health challenges with a substantially higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average, particularly among older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 45% of the total population (~751 people), which is below the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.9 and 8.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 26.8% of Yennora's population is aged 65 and over (449 people). Health outcomes among seniors require particular attention due to the challenges they present.

Yennora is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Yennora has a culturally diverse population, with 57.6% born overseas and 72.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yennora, accounting for 42.9%. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 31.2% of Yennora's population.

The top three parental ancestry groups are Other (34.7%), Lebanese (13.5%), and Australian (11.1%). Notably, Vietnamese (9.4%) Spanish (1.1%), and Russian (1.0%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Yennora compared to regional averages.

Yennora hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Yennora is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 85 years or above make up 8.2% of the population, a figure significantly higher than the national average of 2.2%. Meanwhile, those aged between 35 to 44 years constitute only 10.5%, which is smaller compared to Greater Sydney's percentage. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of individuals aged 15 to 24 years has increased from 12.8% to 15.0%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged between 5 to 14 years has decreased from 10.5% to 9.7%. By the year 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age cohort of individuals aged 75 to 84 years is expected to rise substantially, with an increase of 122 people (an 89% expansion) from a total of 137 to 260.