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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)

84
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

19,651
Population
$1.48M
Median house (2026)
63
Safety score
96
Transport score

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.

17.6 km
To Sydney CBD
14.1 km
To coast
$800/wk
Median rent (house)
410 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

19,651
Population
34
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994
Median household income (weekly)$1,438
vs NSW median-22.3%
Median taxable income (individual)$46,188/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -22%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2199 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher36.5%
Born in Australia49.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,682 / 1,131 / 860

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

$1.48M+18.9%
Median house (2026)
$625K+5.4%
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$800 / $620 wk
Rental yield (house)2.8%
Days on market (house)53 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

63
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

31
Break & enter dwelling158/100k
26
Steal from dwelling132/100k
41
Motor vehicle theft209/100k
100
Domestic assault509/100k
5
Robbery25/100k
58
Non-domestic assault295/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 820 (all categories, latest year)4,173 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

64

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

291
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

96
1Train
103Bus
CBD commute (est.)43 min (train)
Peak train frequency35/hr
Nearest train stationYagoona (410 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate9.6% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
13.1%
Retail Trade
10.7%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
8.9%
Construction
8.2%
Education & Training
8.0%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

141 in suburbSupermarkets
342 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6119 in suburbParks
3812 in suburbPlaygrounds
6Pools
102 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
354 in suburbGPs
274 in suburbPharmacies
60 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
1489 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

1Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (83/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (3.2 km)
Nearest vet3.8 km
Nearest airportSydney (15.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

39

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

10
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
148
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

31

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

61
Parks
1
Nature reserves
10
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

15

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
3
Libraries
1
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

12

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.15

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

46

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

11
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
2
Family Day Care
Total services15
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 15 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.76

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
146
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

8
Christian0 in suburb
19
Muslim5 in suburb
3
Hindu0 in suburb
Total within 3km30
In this suburb5

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 Growth
Annual growth rate1.26%
Projected population 204121,738
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.