Yagoona
NSW 2199 • Greater Sydney
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 Sydney—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.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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178 Cooper Road
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2 Cantrell Street
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Yagoona by offence type, year and trend.
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Housing 2021 Census
497 state housing + 132 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)