Yagoona
A population of 19,651 is packed into 4.62 square kilometres, producing density of 4,255.2 people per square kilometre, while the median age of 34 is 6 years below the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 46.7%, which is 25.1 percentage points above the national share, and average households contain 3.2 people, 0.7 above the national average. Compared with nearby Bankstown and Birrong, Yagoona has a strongly multicultural, family-oriented profile, reflected in 53.0% of families being couples with children. Household income sits at the 43.6th percentile, indicating a broadly middle-income market rather than a premium one.
Population
19,651
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,438/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
152
Yagoona suits buyers seeking established housing with a relatively broad mix of layouts. Separate houses account for 64.7% of dwellings, compared with 19.9% apartments and 15.1% semi-detached homes, while 37.3% of properties have 3 bedrooms and 32.4% have 4 or more. The main affordability pressure is financing rather than rent: the typical mortgage payment is $2,167 per month, and mortgage costs equal 34.8% of household income, above the 30% stress benchmark commonly used by lenders. Buyers should compare recent sales carefully because a current median house price is not available here, and the 28.1% outright ownership rate indicates that many established owners are competing with newer entrants.
For Buyers
Yagoona suits buyers seeking established housing with a relatively broad mix of layouts. Separate houses account for 64.7% of dwellings, compared with 19.9% apartments and 15.1% semi-detached homes, while 37.3% of properties have 3 bedrooms and 32.4% have 4 or more. The main affordability pressure is financing rather than rent: the typical mortgage payment is $2,167 per month, and mortgage costs equal 34.8% of household income, above the 30% stress benchmark commonly used by lenders. Buyers should compare recent sales carefully because a current median house price is not available here, and the 28.1% outright ownership rate indicates that many established owners are competing with newer entrants.
For Investors
Yagoona has a substantial tenant base, with 38.5% of households renting, which is a stronger rental pool than an owner-occupier dominated suburb. Weekly rent is $400 and vacancy is 6.2%, creating a useful comparison point for investors weighing income against leasing competition. Development activity is notable, with 153 applications recorded over 12 months, although the available examples do not establish how many new dwellings will result. Rent growth of 33.3% supports the case for rental demand, while annual growth is forecast at 1.1%, driven primarily by overseas migration. Investors should allow for property-specific costs and assess whether the 6.2% vacancy rate reflects temporary supply or normal local conditions.
Development Activity
Total DAs
763
Last 12 Months
152
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+0.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Yagoona
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Yagoona is younger and more culturally diverse than the national profile. Its median age is 34, or 6 years below the national figure, while 46.7% of residents were born overseas, 25.1 percentage points above the national share. University attainment is 34.7%, which is 4.6 percentage points above the national comparison, although household income remains at the 43.6th percentile. Lebanese ancestry counts 4,252 residents and Vietnamese ancestry 3,004, while Arabic is spoken by 2,623 people. Christianity accounts for 7,591 residents and Islam for 6,112. Compared with nearby Bankstown and Greenacre, these figures point to a suburb where migration, language networks and larger households shape daily demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
64.7%
Houses
15.1%
Townhouse
19.9%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing profile is mixed but still led by traditional family dwellings. Separate houses make up 64.7% of homes, a higher share than apartments at 19.9%, while semi-detached dwellings contribute 15.1%. Three-bedroom homes account for 37.3% and 4-bedroom-or-larger homes for 32.4%, matching the average household size of 3.2 people, which is 0.7 above the national average. Tenure is divided between 28.1% owned outright, 31.6% with a mortgage and 38.5% rented. Mortgage costs reach 34.8% of household income, compared with rent at 27.8%, so debt-servicing pressure is more significant than rental stress. Compared with an apartment-heavy market, Yagoona provides more family-house exposure but also more upkeep and borrowing risk.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $400.
$650
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $900 · units $600
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$524
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.2%
Unoccupied
379
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
34.8% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
53.0%
Couples with children
24.3%
Couples, no children
20.9%
Single parent
4,737
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Yagoona's largest employment industry at 17.3%, followed by education at 11.5%, construction at 9.2%, professional and technical services at 9.2%, and retail at 8.7%. The main occupations are professionals with 1,264 workers, clerical and administrative staff with 1,018, trades with 726, labourers with 685, and community or personal service workers with 635. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, participation is 44.1% and full-time employment accounts for 49.2% of workers. Socioeconomic results are uneven: the education and occupation deciles are 5 and 2, while the disadvantage decile is 1 and the advantage decile is 3. That contrast is consistent with university attainment of 34.7%, above the national comparison by 4.6 points, but household income at the 43.6th percentile.
Unemployment
8.4%
Labour Force
6,760
Unemployed
566
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
49.2%
Part-time
29.7%
Participation
44.1%
Employed
6,194
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
34.7%
Postgraduate
7.9%
Born Overseas
46.7%
Dwellings
5,689
Transport to Work
Yagoona offers dense, practical suburban living, with 4,255.2 residents per square kilometre and a strong reliance on cars: 54.2% drive to work, compared with 4.2% using public transport and 1.4% walking or cycling. Work-from-home participation is 34.6%, which may reduce some weekday travel demand. Yagoona Public School is the named local school, and it is a government primary school; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cross nearby streets. The IRSAD score is 930, placing the suburb in decile 3, while the disadvantage decile is 1, so household resources vary materially. A suburb-wide crime rate is not available to quote, making current NSW Police incident information and an inspection at different times important when comparing streets.
Drive
54.2%
Public Transport
4.2%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
34.6%
Population Forecast
+1.1%/yr
(+261 people/yr)
EstablishedYagoona's outlook is steady rather than speculative. The annual growth trend is 1.1%, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver, while the wider area's population change is 18.6% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Mixed: affordability moved only from 76.9 in 2011 to 75.8 in 2021, and real income growth reached 10.1%. Rent growth of 33.3% is a stronger signal than the modest annual trend because it indicates sustained pressure from households seeking accommodation. Gentrification signals remain restrained, with a score of 17 and a stage of Not gentrifying, although another measure records a score of 27 and Early signs. Compared with a rapidly redeveloping precinct, Yagoona is more likely to change through incremental housing turnover and migration-led demand.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+297
Net Internal / yr
-198
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +20% since 2011, Net internal outflow -198/yr, Strong overseas inflow +297/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yagoona compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yagoona a good suburb to live in?
Yagoona can suit households wanting a multicultural, established suburb with family-sized housing. It has 19,651 residents, a median age of 34 and average household size of 3.2 people. The trade-offs are dense living at 4,255.2 people per square kilometre and mortgage costs equal to 34.8% of income.
What is the median house price in Yagoona?
A reliable current median house price needs recent settled sales rather than tenure data alone. For context, weekly rent is $400, the typical mortgage payment is $2,167 per month, and 64.7% of dwellings are separate houses. Buyers should compare comparable 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom sales before making an offer.
What schools are in Yagoona?
Yagoona Public School is the named local school and is a government primary school. With 19,651 residents across 4.62 square kilometres, families should confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address and check secondary options in surrounding suburbs. School availability and intake rules can change between 1 school year and the next.
Is Yagoona safe?
Safety varies by street and time, and a suburb-wide crime rate is not available to quote. Check current NSW Police incident information and visit the area during the day and evening before deciding. Yagoona's density is 4,255.2 people per square kilometre, so lighting, parking activity and the immediate street environment are useful comparison factors.
Is Yagoona good for property investment?
Yagoona has a sizeable rental market, with 38.5% of households renting, weekly rent of $400 and vacancy of 6.2%. Development activity reached 153 applications over 12 months, while annual growth is forecast at 1.1%. The investment case depends on purchase price, property condition and whether rent growth of 33.3% can continue.
How is Yagoona's population changing?
Yagoona has 19,651 current residents, while population change across the wider area is 18.6% over 10 years. The annual growth trend is 1.1% and overseas migration is the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, with the median age at 34 and the senior share increasing by 1.0 percentage point.
What languages are spoken in Yagoona?
Arabic is the most prominent listed language, spoken by 2,623 residents. Other listed languages include Macedonian at 297, Cantonese at 257, Urdu at 199 and Mandarin at 173. This reflects an overseas-born share of 46.7%, which is 25.1 percentage points above the national comparison.
Is Yagoona seeing much development?
Development activity is substantial relative to an established suburb, with 153 applications recorded over 12 months. The examples include complying development certificates and a subdivision, but they do not establish a final dwelling count. Investors and buyers should check the impact of nearby work on parking, construction noise and future housing supply.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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