Yagoona (NSW)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the suburb of Yagoona's population is estimated at around 20,858 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,207 people (6.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,651 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 20,717, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 116 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,514 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by Districts, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Yagoona's 6.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.4%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately of overall population gains during recent periods.

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Workforce analysis reveals a qualified labor pool in the suburb of Yagoona, spanning a wide array of business sectors. The local unemployment rate stands at 9.5%, with job growth estimated at 2.4% over the preceding year based on localized statistical area metrics. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,513, though the jobless rate sits 5.3% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, pointing to potential for workforce absorption. Labor force participation remains comparatively low, sitting at 57.3% against the 69.1% documented for Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a notable 32.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to the most recent postcode tax data for financial year 2023 published by the ATO, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Yagoona recorded a median income of $40,815 and an average income of $52,010. These figures are below national averages and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated at roughly $45,027 (median) and $57,377 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places individual weekly earnings at the 5th percentile ($524 weekly), whereas household earnings show better relative performance at the 31st percentile. Income distribution details show the largest segment comprises 30.9% of local residents (6,445 people) earning in the - range, matching regional patterns where of households fall into the same bracket. Housing costs exert significant pressure, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the rd percentile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Yagoona at the time of the latest Census consisted of 64.7% standalone houses and 35.3% other housing types, including semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates matched metropolitan levels at 28.6%, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (32.2%) or rented (39.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was considerably below the metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $400 was lower than the metropolitan figure of $470. On a national scale, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 77.8% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 42.6%, couples without children at 17.3%, and single parent households at 16.1%. The remaining 22.2% comprises non-family arrangements, with single person households accounting for 20.0% and group housing making up 2.3%. The median household size of 3.2 occupants exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The suburb of Yagoona displays lower rates of tertiary qualification, with 23.3% of residents holding a university degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, indicating a clear need for targeted tertiary education programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are most common at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical training is widely represented, with 27.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificate level training at 17.0%.

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Public transit infrastructure in the suburb of Yagoona includes 116 active passenger stops, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 31 distinct routes, which accommodate 5,139 passenger trips each week. Transit access is highly convenient, with residents living an average of 133 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers travel out of the suburb for employment, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by trains at 10%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 cars per dwelling, higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 32.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of that period.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Yagoona are positive, with Districts evaluations showing low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic illness across both younger and older demographics, although private health insurance coverage is quite low at 48% of the population (~9,920 people). This compares to a private insurance rate of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a nationwide average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Yagoona ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 46.7% of residents born outside Australia and 69.8% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.4% of the population. There is a notable concentration of Islamic adherents, who represent 34.1% of the community, significantly higher than the 6.8% average for Greater Sydney.

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The median age in the suburb of Yagoona is 34 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger share of children aged 5 to 14 (14.0%) and a smaller share of adults aged 35 to 44 (12.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.1% to 5.0%, whereas the 55 to 64 age bracket has decreased from 11.3% to 10.1%. Population projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 67%, adding residents to reach . Seniors aged and older are projected to account for of total population growth, highlighting local aging trends, while the numbers of children aged to and to are expected to decrease.

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Yagoona currently has an estimated 1,439 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 842 children aged 0-2 and 561 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 1,298 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,315. Birth rates in the area have averaged 14.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).