Yennora

NSW 2161 • Greater Sydney

1,675
Population (2021)
$23,296
Median Income
2.74 km²
Area
$226/wk
Median Rent
IndustrialMulticulturalAffordableWestern SydneyUrban

About Yennora

Yennora is a suburb of Sydney located 29 kilometres west of the CBD in the Greater Western Sydney region. With a population of around 1,675 at the 2021 census, it straddles the City of Fairfield and Cumberland Council local government areas. The suburb has a distinct split character, with a residential area in the east and a large industrial precinct in the west, home to one of Sydney's major distribution centres.

The residential part of Yennora centres around a small local shopping strip and is a culturally diverse community reflecting the broader Fairfield area. Residents benefit from proximity to Fairfield's shops and services, as well as good rail connectivity via nearby stations. The suburb offers relatively affordable housing by Sydney standards, attracting young families and new migrants seeking a foothold in the property market.

Yennora falls under postcode 2161 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Granville electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2161
Urban Area
Fairfield - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.86°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.74 km²
Elevation
19m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Yennora Station
0.5 km
6 min
Fairfield Station
1.5 km
18 min
Guildford Station
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 802 — Fairfield to Parramatta 25 min
  • 811 — Fairfield to Guildford 10 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
29 km
By Train
45-50 min (via Yennora Station to Central)
By Bus
No direct bus to CBD
By Car (Peak)
50-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 min

🛣️ Yennora Station provides direct train access to Sydney CBD. Parramatta CBD is approximately 10 km north.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Residential area has a small shopping strip and train station within walking distance. Industrial areas are less pedestrian-friendly.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Yennora, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

11-35 Byron Road Guildford • SHR #01661

🔍 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 Yennora by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Yennora Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Yennora" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$226
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
27.5%

117 state housing + 27 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,615
Census 2021
1,675
3.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$19,188
Income 2021
$23,296
21.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 629
Born Overseas 854

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 146
  • 2. Iraq 123
  • 3. Lebanon 91
  • 4. China 48
  • 5. Myanmar 39
  • 6. Philippines 30
  • 7. Thailand 27
  • 8. Italy 24
  • 9. India 17
  • 10. Malta 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 222
Australian 183
Vietnamese 154
English 136
Chinese 133
Filipino 36
Irish 25
Italian 23
Indian 19
Spanish 18

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

160
Both parents born in Australia
1,113
Both parents born overseas
148
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
36.0%
Islam
26.1%
No Religion
10.6%
Buddhism
8.8%
Hinduism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
90 (5.4%)
5-14 years
177 (10.6%)
15-19 years
95 (5.7%)
20-24 years
119 (7.1%)
25-34 years
215 (12.8%)
35-44 years
180 (10.7%)
45-54 years
185 (11.0%)
55-64 years
191 (11.4%)
65-74 years
163 (9.7%)
75-84 years
128 (7.6%)
85+ years
142 (8.5%)

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