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 February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Yennora is around 1,762, reflecting an increase of 87 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,675. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,721 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at 640 persons per square kilometer. Yennora's population growth rate of 5.2% since the Census places it within 2.6 percentage points of the state's rate of 7.8%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 95.0% of overall population gains in 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 years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 717 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 38.4% in total 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 for Yennora shows approximately 4 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 20 homes. As of FY-26, 15 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 expected construction cost value of $302,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

This financial year has seen $3.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Building activity consists of 60.0% standalone homes and 40.0% medium and high-density housing, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 675 people, reflecting Yennora's quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections estimate an addition of 676 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones are Fairfield Central Transformation (formerly Fairfield Chase), 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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The labour market performance in Yennora lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Yennora's workforce is skilled with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 16.9% as of an unspecified past year. Employment growth over that year was estimated at 3.6%.

As of December 2025, the unemployment rate was 12.8%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Yennora was 47.3%, much lower than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high proportion, 34.5%, of residents worked from home according to Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share twice the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 8.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. There are 3.1 workers per resident, indicating Yennora functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over a 12-month period ending in an unspecified date, employment increased by 3.6% while the labour force grew by 3.4%, decreasing the unemployment rate slightly. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and unemployment rise marginally despite a labour force expansion of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yennora's employment mix, local employment is estimated to 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

The median taxpayer income in Yennora is $37,164 and the average is $45,065 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median will be approximately $40,457 and the average $49,058, accounting for an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Yennora all fall between the 1st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 26.7% of individuals earn between $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with surrounding regions where the predominant category is $1,500 - 2,999 at 30.9%. Notably, 45.2% of households earn below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Yennora, with only 74.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 2nd percentile nationally.

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

In Yennora, as per the latest Census evaluation, 55.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 44.4% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is similar to Sydney's metropolitan area, where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. 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, lower than Sydney's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Yennora was $226, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Yennora's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $375.

Yennora features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 59.2% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 15.3% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 40.8%, consisting of lone person households at 37.1% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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, with 36.6% currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.3% in primary, 9.7% in secondary, and 6.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Yennora has 18 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 different routes, collectively facilitating 4,348 weekly passenger trips. The area boasts excellent transport accessibility with residents situated an average of 165 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 88%, while train usage stands at 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

Notably, 34.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census data; this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency across all routes averages 621 trips per day, equating to approximately 241 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 according to AreaSearch's assessment. The prevalence of common health conditions is considerably higher than average and this is particularly true for older age cohorts. Only approximately 45% of Yennora's total population (~790 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.9%) and mental health issues (8.3%). Conversely, 65.2% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Under-65 population health outcomes in Yennora are better than average. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (26.7%, or 470 people) compared to Greater Sydney (15.4%). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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 a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Yennora, comprising 42.9%. Islam makes up 31.2%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (34.7%), Lebanese (13.5%), and Australian (11.1%). Notably, Vietnamese (9.4%), Spanish (1.1%), and Russian (1%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Yennora hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Yennora is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 85 years and above make up 7.9% of the population, a figure substantially higher than the national average of 2.2%. Meanwhile, those aged between 35 to 44 years constitute only 10.4%, which is comparatively smaller than in Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 15 to 24 years has increased from 12.8% to 15.1%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged between 5 to 14 years has decreased from 10.5% to 9.5%. Looking ahead to the year 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Yennora's age structure. The number of individuals aged 85 years and above is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 118 people (85%) from 139 to 258.