Yagoona

NSW 2199 • Greater Sydney

19,651
Population (2021)
$27,248
Median Income
4.62 kmΒ²
Area
44m
Elevation
MulticulturalAffordableWorking ClassTrain Connected

About Yagoona

Yagoona is a multicultural suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown region, where nearly 20,000 residents have built communities reflecting Middle Eastern, Asian, and Pacific Islander heritage. The train station on the T3 Bankstown Line provides city access, though many residents work locally. The suburb maintains an affordable, working-class character.

Shopping is primarily strip-based, with Middle Eastern grocers, halal butchers, and local restaurants serving the community. Parks and recreation facilities provide family amenities, and the Bulldogs' spiritual home at Belmore is nearby. Yagoona attracts working families from diverse backgrounds seeking affordable homeownership with train access. It's genuine multicultural Sydneyβ€”unpretentious and community-focused.

Yagoona falls under postcode 2199 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Auburn electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2199
Urban Area
Bankstown - North-West
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.90Β°, 151.02Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.62 kmΒ²
Elevation
44m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
34 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
18,013
Census 2021
19,651
9.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,284
Income 2021
$27,248
12.2% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,749
Born Overseas 8,558

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 2,380
  • 2. Lebanon 1,642
  • 3. China 384
  • 4. North Macedonia 363
  • 5. Pakistan 242
  • 6. New Zealand 230
  • 7. Philippines 196
  • 8. Iraq 187
  • 9. Greece 150
  • 10. India 132
  • 11. Egypt 114
  • 12. Indonesia 114
  • 13. Fiji 110
  • 14. Italy 102
  • 15. South Korea 102

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 4,252
Vietnamese 3,004
Australian 2,434
English 1,819
Chinese 1,319
Macedonian 709
Greek 429
Italian 411
Irish 385
Indian 303

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,584
Both parents born in Australia
13,522
Both parents born overseas
2,053
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.6%
Islam
31.1%
No Religion
12.3%
Buddhism
8.2%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,495 (7.6%)
5-14 years
2,828 (14.4%)
15-19 years
1,322 (6.7%)
20-24 years
1,417 (7.2%)
25-34 years
2,802 (14.3%)
35-44 years
2,457 (12.5%)
45-54 years
2,273 (11.6%)
55-64 years
2,228 (11.3%)
65-74 years
1,630 (8.3%)
75-84 years
798 (4.1%)
85+ years
400 (2.0%)

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