Yagoona
NSW 2199 · Canterbury-Bankstown
19,651 (2021) → 20,660 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Yagoona is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2199, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.48M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 14km inland. Yagoona has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2199 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (12.11%), Lebanon (8.36%), China (1.95%), North Macedonia (1.85%), Pakistan (1.23%)
Top languages: Arabic (27.2%), Vietnamese (15.85%), Macedon (2.99%), Cantonese (2.62%), Urdu (1.79%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1017 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass HillPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1042
- Yagoona Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
- Al Sadiq College Yagoona CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Birrong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 967
- Bankstown West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 992
- Bass Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 929
- Birrong Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 937
- Wattawa Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 939
- St Felix Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1035
- La Salle Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1011
- Bankstown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 986
- Al Amanah College, Bankstown campusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Birrong Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 956
- Sefton Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1027
- Condell Park Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1081
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Yagoona
Is Yagoona safe?
Yagoona has a residential safety score of 63/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,173 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yagoona?
In Yagoona, the median house price is $1.48M and the median unit price is $625K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Yagoona from Sydney CBD?
Yagoona is about 17.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Yagoona?
Yagoona has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1014 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yagoona?
Yagoona has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 103 bus stops.