Yenda NSW 2681
Located in New South Wales, Yenda sits 554 km from Sydney CBD, around 6 hours 15 minutes by car. The town has 1,564 residents, a median age of 39, and a median household income of $84,916 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population grew 1.8% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. The area shows high crime risk. 1 school sits within the town boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Yenda a good town?
Yenda scores a C (30/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on prices, weaker on transit and safety.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 10/100 · 554.3 km · 375 min drive to Sydney
More affordable than most
Median $475K · More affordable than 90% of NSW
High crime risk
Fire 22/100 · Crime 71/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 4/10 · median age 39 · 1,564 residents
Liveability Rating
30 / 100 · Ranked #1253 in NSWEach bar is Yenda's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
How do you rate the liveability in Yenda?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
30 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataYenda's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $475,000, about 1% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$475,000
Based on 43 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $419K
- 3 bed 25 sales $460K
- 4 bed 8 sales $608K
Land
$249,500
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is Yenda safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Yenda sits in the high band, with 85 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 27% on the prior year.
85 offences
26.9% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20254 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Griffith City Council has published 10 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
- Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2015
- Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Flood Study 2015
- Lake Wyangan Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2013
- Griffith Major Overland Flow Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan For CBD Catchments 2013
- Griffith CBD Catchment Overland Flow Flood Study 2012
Schools
One school serve Yenda, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 106 students in one school (avg 106)
Primary
Walkability
Yenda is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Yenda.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 18.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 5.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.1 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 9.1 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Yenda.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 713
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Griffith: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 5 small areas inside this town and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this town rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Yenda is home to about 1,600 residents, with a median age of 39, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $85,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,564
Median Age
39
Median Household Income
$84,916/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$42,692/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.9%
Total Dwellings
567
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.6%
Houses
93.5%
Rental Stress
15.3%
Mortgage Stress
18.4%
Work From Home
9.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 83.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 85.1%
- Employment Rate
- 66%
- Completed Year 12
- 28.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
24 residents (1.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,460 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,235 a year through Griffith based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 81%
- Environmental 18%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Griffith
In the year to August 2026, 92 new dwellings were approved across Griffith. That mix is 74 houses and 18 units. Approvals are down 42.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Griffith Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Yenda (Henry Street), 4.2 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 134 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Annual rainfall
- 447 mm
- 57 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 2.9 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Ethanol · Oxides of Nitrogen
EV adoption
In postcode 2681, 0 of 1,761 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.8% (14 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2681, 339 rooftop-solar systems totalling 3.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 683 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 21 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $475,000 this is under the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Farley One Nation — elected at the 2026 by-election, after the results below
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sussan Ley | 37.1% | 62.9% | +3.5 |
| 2022 | Sussan Ley | 33.6% | 66.3% | -3.5 |
| 2019 | Sussan Ley | 30.2% | 69.8% | -0.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Helen Dalton Independent
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Helen Dalton IND | 66.0% |
| 2019 | Helen Dalton | 53.5% |
| 2015 | Adrian Piccoli NP | 72.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Yenda?
Every figure above is a town average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 1,564 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
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Common questions about Yenda
Is Yenda a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Yenda is high (71/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Yenda?
Yenda has a low recorded bushfire history (22/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Yenda a good place to live?
Yenda has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (30/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Yenda?
Yenda, NSW had a population of 1,564 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Yenda, NSW?
The postcode for Yenda, NSW is 2681.
How far is Yenda from Sydney?
Yenda is 554 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 375 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Yenda?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Yenda was $84,916 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Yenda?
There are too few current rental listings in Yenda for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Yenda?
The median age of residents in Yenda was 39 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Yenda at risk of bushfire?
Yenda has a low recorded bushfire history (22/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Yenda?
There is 1 school inside the Yenda boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Yenda walkable?
Yenda scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Yenda?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Yenda, Yenda (Henry Street) (4.2 km away), 447 mm of rain a year over 57 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Yenda?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Yenda belong to?
Yenda sits within the Griffith local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Yenda?
The average residential rates bill through Griffith is $1,235 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Yenda?
Across Griffith, 92 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 42.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Yenda in?
Yenda sits within the federal Division of Farrer, currently held by David Farley (One Nation).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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