Oatlands - Dundas Valley
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was approximately 19,387 as of November 2025. This represented an increase of 879 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,508. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,284 in June 2024 and an additional 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 3,188 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 4.7% since the census was within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.5%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilised NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecasted a significant increase, with the area expected to grow by 5,265 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an overall 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 623 homes were approved, with an additional 101 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, over these five years, 0.1 new residents arrived per year for each new home approved, indicating that the supply of new homes is keeping pace with or exceeding demand.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $434,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. This financial year, $7.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Oatlands - Dundas Valley records about 64% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 72nd percentile nationally. The new building activity shows 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a trend towards denser development to provide accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 52.0% houses.

With around 182 people per dwelling approval, Oatlands - Dundas Valley shows characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain approximately 5,148 residents by 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but 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 24 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include 25 Station Street Childcare Facility, 47-71 Stewart Street Development, Telopea Renewal Project, and 18-22 Sophie Street Telopea. 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 strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment grew by an estimated 2.5% over the past year. As of June 2025, 10,650 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 56.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Finance & insurance shows lower representation at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5% while labour force increased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise 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 rate. 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. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 income in Oatlands - Dundas Valley is above the national average. The median income was $49,318 while the average income stood at $67,815. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $55,537 and the average income around $76,366 as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Oatlands - Dundas Valley rank modestly, between the 40th and 55th percentiles. Distribution data indicates that the predominant cohort spans 30.1% of locals (5,835 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 20.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 51st percentile. 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

In Oatlands - Dundas Valley, as per the latest Census, 51.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 48.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas' figures of 57.3% houses and 42.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oatlands - Dundas Valley stood at 27.0%, similar to the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.3% and rented ones at 37.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, mirroring the Sydney metro average, while median weekly rent was $420, slightly lower than Sydney's $460. Nationally, Oatlands - Dundas Valley's median mortgage repayments were higher at $2,600 compared to Australia's $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 74.1% of all households, consisting of 40.2% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.9%, with lone person households at 23.1% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. 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 notably higher than national averages. As of 2021 data, 40.5% of residents aged 15 and above possess university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.6% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest statistics. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education. As of 2021, Oatlands-Dundas Valley's five schools have a combined enrollment of 913 students, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1024, indicating typical Australian school conditions and balanced educational opportunities. The area has four primary schools and one K-12 school. However, local school capacity is limited, with only 4.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.7, leading many families to travel outside the area 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 in Oatlands - Dundas Valley, offering a mix of lightrail and buses. These stops are served by 34 individual routes, collectively providing 3,141 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 448 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 strong health metrics throughout Oatlands - Dundas Valley, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover rate is high at approximately 53% of the total population (~10,352 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 5.8% and 5.8% of residents respectively. 75.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.3% across Greater Sydney. There are 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,303 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong and broadly in line with the general population's health 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 has one of the highest cultural diversities 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 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%) ethnicities are significantly overrepresented compared to regional averages of 6.5% and 3.8%, respectively, while Russian ethnicity is slightly overrepresented at 0.4%.

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

The median age in Oatlands - Dundas Valley is 40 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented locally at 12.7%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.6% to 12.8% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age cohort has decreased from 5.5% to 4.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Oatlands - Dundas Valley's age profile, with the 75 to 84 age cohort expected to grow by 90%, expanding from 955 to 1,815 people.