Yenda
Manufacturing employs more than 1 in 5 workers in Yenda, making this 1,564-person Riverina town unusually industry-heavy by regional NSW standards. The median house price of $493,750 sits well below the national median, and rent at $250 a week keeps housing costs among the most affordable in the state. Only 9.5% of residents were born overseas, compared to the national average of around 30%, pointing to a predominantly Australian-born community with strong English and Italian heritage roots. Household income ranks at the 56.5th percentile nationally, meaning slightly more than half of Australian households earn less.
Population
1,564
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,633/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
12
Median House
$494K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At $493,750, the median house price is significantly lower than most comparable NSW regional centres, making Yenda accessible to first-home buyers and those priced out of larger markets. Separate houses dominate at 93.1% of dwellings, and 3-bedroom homes account for 46.8% of stock with 4-plus bedroom homes at 36.6%, so family-sized properties are the norm rather than the exception. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.4% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, lower than most Australian markets. Price history shows a move from $550,000 in 2024 to $485,000 in 2025, a 11.8% decline that may represent a buying opportunity for those entering the market. Outright owners at 38.6% outnumber mortgage holders at 38.0%, a sign of an established, long-settled community.
For Buyers
At $493,750, the median house price is significantly lower than most comparable NSW regional centres, making Yenda accessible to first-home buyers and those priced out of larger markets. Separate houses dominate at 93.1% of dwellings, and 3-bedroom homes account for 46.8% of stock with 4-plus bedroom homes at 36.6%, so family-sized properties are the norm rather than the exception. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.4% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, lower than most Australian markets. Price history shows a move from $550,000 in 2024 to $485,000 in 2025, a 11.8% decline that may represent a buying opportunity for those entering the market. Outright owners at 38.6% outnumber mortgage holders at 38.0%, a sign of an established, long-settled community.
For Investors
Yenda's investment case is defined by affordability and stability rather than yield compression. Weekly rent of $250 against a median price of $493,750 implies a gross yield around 2.6%, below the national average for similar regional markets. A vacancy rate of 6.4% is elevated compared to tighter metro markets, signalling softer rental demand that warrants attention before purchasing. Renters represent 23.4% of households, a moderate share that provides a baseline tenant pool. Development activity recorded 12 applications in the past 12 months, including subdivision and dwelling construction, suggesting low but present organic growth. The low mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.4% means owner-occupiers are not under financial pressure, which historically supports price floors during downturns.
Development Activity
Total DAs
89
Last 12 Months
12
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Yenda iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Yenda Public School
K-6 · 106 students
Demographics
At a median age of 39, Yenda sits 1 year below the national median, reflecting a broadly working-age population. The overseas-born share of 9.5% is 12.1 percentage points below the national average, consistent with the Anglo-Celtic and Italian heritage that defines local ancestry: English (581), Italian (359), Scottish (146) and Irish (132) together account for most of the ancestry data. Italian speakers number 23, a legacy of post-war migration to the Riverina's agricultural sector. University qualifications reach only 16.1%, which is 14.0 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with a trade and manufacturing-oriented workforce. Average household size of 2.6 is marginally above the national figure of 2.5, reflecting the prevalence of couples with children at 530 families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.1%
Houses
1.8%
Townhouse
5.1%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock in Yenda is overwhelmingly detached. Separate houses at 93.1% of dwellings sit far above national norms, with apartments accounting for just 5.1% and semi-detached at 1.8%. Three-bedroom homes are the dominant format at 46.8%, with 4-plus bedroom homes at 36.6%, meaning the stock runs larger than typical urban markets. Ownership rates are high: 38.6% own outright and 38.0% hold a mortgage, together representing 76.6% of households compared to the national owner-occupier benchmark. Renters at 23.4% are a clear minority. Median house price fell 11.8% from $550,000 in 2024 to $485,000 in 2025, against a backdrop of rent at $250 a week and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.4%, keeping housing costs well within reach relative to local incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$250
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$821
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.9%
Couples, no children
1,277
Total families
Economy & Employment
Manufacturing is the dominant employer at 20.2% of the workforce (95 workers), ahead of Healthcare at 13.4% (63) and Agriculture at 11.9% (56). This industrial mix reflects Yenda's role as a processing and agricultural hub within the Riverina. Education at 10.2% and Construction at 9.1% complete the top five industries. By occupation, Managers lead at 161 followed by Labourers at 115 and Clerical/Admin at 99, a distribution that spans the management-to-blue-collar spectrum. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with a full-time employment rate of 70.5% among those employed, and a participation rate of 63.2%. Income at the 56.5th household income percentile nationally reflects moderate wages consistent with a regional manufacturing and agricultural base rather than a knowledge-economy premium.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
70.5%
Part-time
26.0%
Participation
63.2%
Employed
766
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.1%
Postgraduate
0.9%
Born Overseas
9.5%
Dwellings
569
Transport to Work
Car dependency is dominant in Yenda, with 89.6% of residents driving to work, above the national average for regional NSW. Walking or cycling accounts for 4.2% of commutes, low but consistent with a spread-out, rural-fringe environment covering 205 square kilometres. Crime data is not available for this suburb in the current dataset. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on facilities in nearby Griffith or surrounding Murrumbidgee LGA towns. Rent stress is absent, with the rent-to-income ratio at 15.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Volunteering at 14.7% of residents reflects a community engagement level close to national benchmarks, and only 4.0% of the population (59 people) need daily assistance.
Drive
89.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
4.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yenda compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yenda a good suburb to live in?
Yenda suits households prioritising affordable housing and a stable community. Mortgage repayments average $1,300 a month and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.4% is well below the 30% stress threshold. With 87.7% of residents staying over 5 years, population turnover is low, pointing to an established and settled area. Car ownership is almost universal at 89.6%, so access to a vehicle is essential.
What is the median house price in Yenda?
The median house price is $493,750. Price history shows a decline from $550,000 in 2024 to $485,000 in 2025, a drop of 11.8%. Weekly rent averages $250 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,300, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.4%, significantly lower than most Australian markets.
What schools are in Yenda?
No schools are recorded within the Yenda suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in Griffith and surrounding Murrumbidgee LGA towns. The local university qualification rate is 16.1%, which is 14.0 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a trade-oriented rather than professional workforce.
Is Yenda safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Yenda in the current dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is low, with rent-to-income at 15.3% and mortgage-to-income at 18.4%, both well below stress thresholds. The 3.5% unemployment rate is close to national benchmarks, and 87.7% of residents have lived in the area for 5 or more years, consistent with a stable community.
Is Yenda good for property investment?
The investment case is moderate. At $493,750 median price and $250 weekly rent, the gross yield is near 2.6%, below the national average for regional markets. A vacancy rate of 6.4% is elevated compared to tighter rental markets. The price fell 11.8% from 2024 to 2025. Renters make up 23.4% of households, providing a baseline pool, and low mortgage-to-income ratios support price stability.
How is Yenda's population changing?
Population forecast data is not available for Yenda in this brief. The current population is 1,564. A stay rate of 87.7% over 5 years indicates very low turnover compared to metropolitan suburbs, and a turnover rate of 12.3% is below most urban averages. Development applications totalled 12 in the past 12 months, pointing to modest organic activity.
What industries and jobs are in Yenda?
Manufacturing is the top employer at 20.2% of the local workforce (95 workers), followed by Healthcare at 13.4% and Agriculture at 11.9%. Construction at 9.1% and Education at 10.2% round out the top 5. The unemployment rate is 3.5% and the full-time employment rate among employed residents is 70.5%, with household income at the 56.5th percentile nationally.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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