Yennora
Two facts define Yennora more than any others: 57.6% of residents were born overseas, which is 36 percentage points above the national average, and household income sits in just the 7.6th percentile nationally. The suburb's 1,675 residents occupy 2.74 square kilometres in western Sydney, with a median house price of $1,165,000 despite those low incomes, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 51.3%, well above the 30% stress threshold. Renters make up 57.1% of occupied dwellings, more than double the outright-owner share of 21.8%, which signals a community where long-term wealth accumulation through homeownership is less common than in surrounding areas.
Population
1,675
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$900/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
32
Median House
$1.2M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $1,165,000 in 2024 rose modestly to $1,176,250 in 2025, a 1.0% annual gain, placing price growth below Sydney's broader momentum. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000 but the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 51.3%, far above the 30% stress threshold, because household income is in the 7.6th percentile nationally. Separate houses account for 55.6% of dwellings, semi-detached for 24.6% and apartments for 19.2%, so buyers have a genuine detached-house market to enter. Bedroom distribution is spread almost evenly: 26.8% of dwellings have zero to one bedroom, 24.9% have two, 23.0% have three and 25.3% have four or more, giving buyers options across family sizes. The 1.0% price growth over one year is subdued compared to the broader Sydney market.
For Buyers
The median house price of $1,165,000 in 2024 rose modestly to $1,176,250 in 2025, a 1.0% annual gain, placing price growth below Sydney's broader momentum. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000 but the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 51.3%, far above the 30% stress threshold, because household income is in the 7.6th percentile nationally. Separate houses account for 55.6% of dwellings, semi-detached for 24.6% and apartments for 19.2%, so buyers have a genuine detached-house market to enter. Bedroom distribution is spread almost evenly: 26.8% of dwellings have zero to one bedroom, 24.9% have two, 23.0% have three and 25.3% have four or more, giving buyers options across family sizes. The 1.0% price growth over one year is subdued compared to the broader Sydney market.
For Investors
Yennora's 57.1% renter share is substantially higher than state average, providing landlords with a deep and stable tenant pool. Weekly rent averages $226, which is low in absolute terms but reflects the suburb's position in the 7.6th percentile for household income nationally. Vacancy sits at 5.2%, elevated compared to Sydney metro norms, suggesting some softness in rental demand relative to supply. Development activity reached 30 applications in the past 12 months, including dual occupancy and secondary dwelling approvals under Complying Development, indicating that the planning environment supports yield-enhancing add-ons. Population stability is high, with 86.2% of residents having not moved in the past year, a turnover rate of 13.8% that signals tenant retention rather than churn. The migration-majority composition with 57.6% born overseas supports sustained rental demand from new arrivals.
Development Activity
Total DAs
139
Last 12 Months
32
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 Yennora iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Yennora Public School
K-6 · 244 students
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3 years above the national figure, pointing to an older-than-average profile. Overseas-born residents at 57.6% exceed the national average by 36 percentage points, one of the higher migrant-share suburbs in western Sydney. Arabic speakers number 242, making it the dominant non-English language, followed by Cantonese at 27 and Mandarin at 20, reflecting substantial Lebanese and Vietnamese ancestry communities. University qualifications reach only 22.5%, which is 7.6 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with a working-class industrial area. Average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above national, and couples with children (436) far outnumber couples without (172), reflecting a family-oriented demographic despite the older median age. Christianity (603) and Islam (438) are the two largest religious groups.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
55.6%
Houses
24.6%
Townhouse
19.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure data reveals a suburb where renting dominates: 57.1% of households rent, compared to 21.8% owning outright and 21.2% still paying a mortgage. The low outright-ownership rate reflects the income profile, with household income in the 7.6th percentile nationally making accumulation slow. The housing stock is predominantly separate houses at 55.6%, with semi-detached dwellings at 24.6% and apartments at 19.2%, a lower apartment share than many comparable western Sydney suburbs. Bedroom stock is broadly distributed, with 26.8% at zero to one bedroom and 25.3% at four or more, suggesting both investor stock and larger family homes coexist. The median house price rose from $1,165,000 in 2024 to $1,176,250 in 2025, a 1.0% gain. Rent-to-income at 25.1% sits just below the 30% stress threshold, leaving renters in a comparatively less pressured position than mortgage holders.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$226
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$448
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.2%
Unoccupied
29
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
51.3% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
15.1%
Couples, no children
1,141
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local economy clusters around service and blue-collar sectors. Healthcare leads industries at 17.2% of workers (36 people), followed by Professional and Technical services at 13.4% (28), Education at 10.0% (21), and Construction and Transport both at 9.1% (19 each). By occupation, Professionals (68) and Clerical and Administrative workers (67) are the two largest groups, with Machinery and Drivers (53) and Labourers (43) also prominent, reflecting the area's industrial heritage near the Yennora freight terminal. Unemployment is 14.9%, substantially above typical Sydney rates, and the participation rate of 24.9% is low because 733 residents are not in the labour force. Full-time employment among those working runs at 60.7%. The income base, at the 7.6th household income percentile nationally, limits discretionary spending and shapes local retail patterns.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.7%
Part-time
24.4%
Participation
24.9%
Employed
298
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.5%
Postgraduate
4.6%
Born Overseas
57.6%
Dwellings
525
Transport to Work
Car dependence is very high: 79.5% of residents drive to work, compared to just 7.4% using public transport and 1.6% walking or cycling. This reflects Yennora's western Sydney location and limited heavy rail connectivity. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on nearby facilities in Guildford, Merrylands and surrounding suburbs. The need-for-assistance rate of 14.3% (207 people) is notably elevated, higher than most comparable NSW suburbs, and points to a population with significant health and disability support requirements relative to income. Volunteering is low at 5.7%, below typical community engagement rates. Renters at 57.1% keep rent-to-income at a manageable 25.1%, below the 30% stress threshold, but mortgage holders face a 51.3% ratio, well above any stress benchmark, because median household income of $900 per week is in the bottom decile nationally.
Drive
79.5%
Public Transport
7.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yennora compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yennora a good suburb to live in?
Yennora suits residents who prioritise affordability relative to western Sydney, with a $1,165,000 median house price, and a stable, migration-rich community. Household income is in the 7.6th percentile nationally and unemployment sits at 14.9%, which are constraints. The renter-majority profile (57.1%) and high overseas-born share (57.6%) define everyday life.
What is the median house price in Yennora?
The median house price is $1,165,000 based on 2024 data, rising slightly to $1,176,250 in 2025, a 1.0% gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000 but household income is low, pushing the mortgage-to-income ratio to 51.3%, well above the 30% stress benchmark.
What schools are in Yennora?
No schools are recorded within the Yennora suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Guildford, Merrylands and Woodville. Local university qualification rates of 22.5% are 7.6 percentage points below the national average.
Is Yennora safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Yennora in this dataset. As broader context, 14.3% of residents (207 people) need daily assistance, an elevated rate compared to most NSW suburbs, and unemployment of 14.9% is higher than Sydney norms, both factors that correlate with community stress in similar western Sydney areas.
Is Yennora good for property investment?
Yennora has a 57.1% renter share, well above state averages, giving investors strong tenant demand. Weekly rent averages $226 against a $1,165,000 median, implying a gross yield around 1.0%. Vacancy at 5.2% is elevated. Price growth was 1.0% over one year. The 30 development applications in 12 months, including dual occupancy approvals, indicate scope for yield-improving secondary dwellings.
How is Yennora's population changing?
Yennora's population of 1,675 is stable, with 86.2% of residents not having moved in the past year, giving a low turnover rate of 13.8%. The migrant-majority composition, with 57.6% born overseas, 36 percentage points above the national average, means population is primarily sustained by overseas migration rather than internal movement.
What languages are spoken in Yennora?
Arabic is the most common non-English language with 242 speakers, reflecting the suburb's Lebanese community. Cantonese has 27 speakers and Mandarin 20, linked to the Vietnamese and Chinese ancestry groups. With 57.6% born overseas, 36 points above the national rate, linguistic diversity is a defining feature of daily life in Yennora.
How much development is happening in Yennora?
There were 30 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including dual occupancy and secondary dwelling approvals under Complying Development Certificates. This activity is moderate for a suburb of 1,675 people and suggests that incremental densification is occurring, consistent with Greater Sydney's housing supply policy for established western suburbs.
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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