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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Yennora is around 1,666 people. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 1,675 people, representing a drop of 9 individuals (0.5%). AreaSearch validated new addresses and estimated the resident population at 1,664 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025. The population density is approximately 605 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed around 95% 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 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is projected to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10% of national statistical areas, with an increase of 661 persons, reflecting a total increase of 39.6%.

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 shows Yennora had approximately 4 dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling around 20 homes. As of FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with diverse buyer choices. New properties' expected construction cost averages $302,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

This financial year saw $3.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus. Building activity comprises 60% standalone homes and 40% medium to high-density housing, offering varied options across price ranges.

The current dwelling-to-population ratio is estimated at 683 people per approval, reflecting Yennora's quiet, low-activity development environment. Future projections estimate an increase of 659 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, 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

Seven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Fairfield Central Transformation (formerly known as Fairfield Chase), Fairfield West Public Preschool, Fairfield Forum Redevelopment, and Villawood East Masterplan Precinct (encompassing Lansvale & Lansdowne).

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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. The unemployment rate was 17.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.0%. As of December 2025548 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 13.1%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Yennora was 45.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high proportion of residents, 34.5%, 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 sectors. Yennora shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share twice the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 8.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area hosts more jobs than residents, with a worker-to-resident ratio of 3.1, acting as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months prior to December 2025, employment increased by 2.0% alongside labour force growth of 2.2%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 13.1%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2%, labour force expand by 2.3%, and a marginal rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yennora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 according to 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 $83,063. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $40,999 (median) and $49,716 (average), based on a 10.32% growth in wages since financial year 2023. Census 2021 income data shows that Yennora's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 1st and 1st percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 earnings band captures 26.7% of the community in Yennora, with 444 individuals, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Lower income households are prevalent, with 45.2% earning 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 while 44.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached properties and apartments. This is similar to Sydney metropolitan area's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. 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 metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Yennora was recorded as $226, which is less than the Sydney metro average of $470. Nationally, Yennora's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $375.

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

Family households account for 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 37.1% lone person households and 3.0% group households. 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 held by 28.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas accounting for 8.1% and certificates for 19.9%. Educational participation is 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 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,348 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 165 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode at 88%, while train use stands at 9%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, lower than the regional norm.

Notably, 34.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census data, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 621 trips daily across all routes, 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average, particularly among older age cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 45% of the total population (747 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions 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 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has a higher proportion of seniors, with 26.5% aged 65 and over (441 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank 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 one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 57.6% of its residents born overseas and 72.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yennora, comprising 42.9% of its population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to the Greater Sydney average, making up 31.2% of Yennora's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (34.7%), Lebanese (13.5%), and Australian (11.1%). Notably, Vietnamese (9.4%) and Spanish (1.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Yennora compared to regional averages, while Russian ethnicity is also present at 1.0%.

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 exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 85 years and above make up 7.5% of the population, a figure notably higher than both Greater Sydney's 2.2% and the national average. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group constitutes 10.6%, which is smaller compared to Greater Sydney's percentage. From 2021 to present, the proportion of individuals aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.8% to 15.3%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 10.5% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the number of individuals aged 85 years and above is expected to rise significantly, with an increase of 109 people (an 87% rise) from 124 to 234.