In 1940 Yenda had two clothing stores, two bakers, two butchers, two grocery stores, two barbers, one newsagency, one pharmacy, one cinema, one Greek restaurant and one bank but residents now do their shopping in nearby Griffith. At the , Yenda had a population of 1,503.
Yenda in 1940 boasted a diverse range of businesses, including clothing shops, bakeries, butcher shops, grocery stores, barbers, a newsstand, a pharmacy, a cinema, a Greek restaurant, and a bank. However, residents now prefer to shop at Griffith.