Yenda (NSW)

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Based on an evaluation of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region and recently verified locations by Districts following the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Yenda (NSW) is projected to be approximately 1,592 by May 2026. This represents an addition of 28 individuals (1.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,564 people. The movement is calculated from a resident base of 1,590, which was calculated by Districts using the ABS release of June 2025 and subsequent address verification. With this population level, the density stands at 7.8 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The post-census expansion of 1.8% in the suburb of Yenda (NSW) trails the SA4 region (2.2%) by only 0.4 percentage points, indicating steady underlying growth. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 52.0% of the demographic expansion in the latest intervals.

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The local workforce exhibits an even distribution between industrial and professional roles, with notable concentration in production sectors, and an unemployment rate of only 3.3% according to integrated regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 822 employed residents, with unemployment tracking 0.8% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is elevated at 66.1% relative to the regional level of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 8.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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Recent postcode-level taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 show that local personal earnings are below national standards, with a median of $49,424 and an average of $55,572. These figures are lower than the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index inflation of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $54,525 for median earnings and $61,307 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are positioned moderately, landing between the 43rd and 53rd percentiles. The income bracket between $1,500 - 2,999 contains 35.6% of residents, representing 566 individuals, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan pattern of . Residents retain of their income after housing costs, though overall discretionary funds are moderate, placing at the th percentile.

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Residential architecture at the time of the last Census consisted of 93.1% detached houses and 6.9% alternative housing types like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. The proportion of residents owning their properties outright or with mortgages aligned with regional trends, with home ownership at 38.7%, mortgages at 38.7%, and rental arrangements accounting for 22.5%. Monthly mortgage costs were lower than regional norms, showing a median of $1,300 compared to $1,733, while weekly rent was recorded at $250 against $330 for Regional NSW. These rates are also below national standards, where the typical Australian mortgage payment is $1,863 and weekly rent is $375.

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Domestic arrangements are predominantly family-based, representing 73.2% of homes, which includes 34.0% couples raising children, 28.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent households. Single-person dwellings account for 26.4% of households, while shared housing accounts for 1.2%, bringing total non-family households to 26.8%. The typical household size of 2.6 people exceeds the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.

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The community has lower rates of higher education, with university graduation at 12.3% compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among those with tertiary degrees, Bachelor qualifications are most common at 9.8%, with graduate diplomas at 1.9% and postgraduate qualifications at 0.6%. In contrast, vocational and practical qualifications are prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.1% and certificate qualifications at 33.0%.

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Public transit options include 90 operating stops within the area, consisting of bus services. These stops support 13 distinct routes that deliver 154 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is high, with the average distance to a stop being 157 meters. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for commuters, accounting for 95% of trips, and average vehicle ownership stands at 1.9 per household, which is higher than the regional average. A small proportion of 8.9% of residents worked from home according to 2021 Census data, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators suggest some local challenges based on mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term health issues across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance, which covers approximately 49% of residents, representing ~779 people. This is below the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizenship at 90.1%, Australian-born residents at 90.5%, and English-only speakers at 91.0%. The dominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 70.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 39 years is below the Regional NSW figure of 43, while matching the national average of 38 years. Compared to the wider region, there is an elevated proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 (14.1%) and a smaller share of seniors aged 75 - 84 (6.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 9.3% to 10.9%, while those aged 45 to 54 shrank from 13.6% to 11.2%. Looking forward to 2041, age structures will change, with the cohort aged 75 to 84 expected to increase by 54% (an addition of 52 people) to reach from a base of while the cohorts aged to and to are projected to shrink.

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Yenda currently has an estimated 109 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 60 children aged 0-2 and 41 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 123 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 160. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.