Oatlands - Dundas Valley
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Population growth drivers in Oatlands - Dundas Valley are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Oatlands - Dundas Valley's population is around 19,385 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 877 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,508 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,285 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,188 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.6% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on latest population numbers, a significant increase is forecast for Oatlands - Dundas Valley, with an expected growth of 5,265 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 26.6% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Oatlands - Dundas Valley when compared nationally

Oatlands-Dundas Valley has seen approximately 124 new homes approved annually, with a total of 623 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, 43 homes have been approved thus far. On average, 0.1 new residents per year are associated with each new home approved between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that the supply of new homes is keeping pace with or exceeding demand.

This provides ample buyer choice and creates capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average value of new dwellings developed in the area is $639,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalling $7.2 million have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development relative to residential growth. Compared to Greater Sydney, Oatlands-Dundas Valley records around 64% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 72nd percentile nationally in terms of assessed areas for new building activity. The type of housing being developed in the area shows a trend towards denser development, with 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% medium to high-density housing approved between FY-21 and FY-25.

This shift provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, representing a notable change from the area's existing housing composition of 52.0% houses. With approximately 182 people per dwelling approval, Oatlands-Dundas Valley exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain around 5,150 residents by 2041. Development in the area is keeping pace with projected growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Oatlands - Dundas Valley has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include the 25 Station Street Childcare Facility, the 47-71 Stewart Street Development, the Telopea Renewal Project, and the 18-22 Sophie Street Telopea development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Oatlands - Dundas Valley shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Oatlands - Dundas Valley has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in June 2021, below Greater Sydney's rate of 5.3%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. As of June 2025, 10,650 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, slightly below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

However, finance & insurance has lower representation at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as shown by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, while labour force grew by 3.1%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Oatlands - Dundas Valley's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that median income in Oatlands - Dundas Valley is $49,318. Average income stands at $67,815. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Oatlands - Dundas Valley would be approximately $55,537 (median) and $76,366 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Oatlands - Dundas Valley rank modestly, between the 40th and 55th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 30.1% of locals (5,834 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This pattern is similar to the broader area where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 20.2% of income in Oatlands - Dundas Valley. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 51st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Oatlands - Dundas Valley displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Oatlands - Dundas Valley, as per the latest Census, consisted of 51.8% houses and 48.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 57.3% houses and 42.7% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Oatlands - Dundas Valley was 27.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.3%) or rented (37.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Oatlands - Dundas Valley's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $420 per week.

Oatlands - Dundas Valley has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.1% of all households, including 40.2% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.9%, with lone person households at 23.1% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

The educational profile of Oatlands - Dundas Valley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Oatlands-Dundas Valley is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 40.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.6% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 14.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education. As of 2021, the five schools in Oatlands-Dundas Valley have a combined enrollment of 913 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1024) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes four primary schools and one K-12 school. However, local school capacity is limited at 4.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.7, leading many families to travel nearby for schooling.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 85 active stops operating within Oatlands-Dundas Valley, offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 34 individual routes, collectively providing 3,141 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 181 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 448 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 36 weekly trips per stop.

Oatlands - Dundas Valley's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis shows robust health metrics throughout Oatlands-Dundas Valley, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover rate is approximately 53% (around 10,351 people). Common medical conditions include arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 5.8% and 5.8% respectively. About 75.6% report no medical ailments compared to 77.3% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.0% (3,303 people). Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's profile.

Oatlands - Dundas Valley is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Oatlands-Dundas Valley is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 48.2% of its population born overseas and 55.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Oatlands-Dundas Valley, comprising 53.9% of the population. Buddhism, however, is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 4.5% versus 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (22.0%), Australian (13.8%), and Other (13.2%). Korean (7.3%) and Lebanese (6.7%) populations are also notably higher than the regional averages of 6.5% and 3.8%, respectively, while Russian is slightly overrepresented at 0.4%.

Oatlands - Dundas Valley's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Oatlands-Dundas Valley has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Oatlands-Dundas Valley at 12.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.6% to 12.8% of the population, while the 0-4 cohort has declined from 5.5% to 4.8%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest that the 75-84 age cohort will significantly expand by 90%, growing from 955 people in 2021 to 1,815 people.