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.

[1] The area forming part of Yenda is well covered by vineyards, which produce close to 70% of the wine for New South Wales.

Casella Family Brands, who produce both Peter Lehmann Wines and yellow tail, are based in the town.

Nearby is the 8,360-hectare (20,700-acre) Cocoparra National Park, containing waterfalls, gorges and bush walks and providing a home to over 150 species of birds.

Yenda Tigers junior soccer club is also based in the town, playing in the Griffith Football Association.