Oatlands - Dundas Valley

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Oatlands-Dundas Valley's population is around 19,387 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 879 people (4.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,508 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,284 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,188 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Oatlands-Dundas Valley's 4.7% growth since census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.5%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 5,265 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 26.6% in total 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, around 623 homes were approved. In FY-26, up until now, about 115 homes have been approved.

The average number of new residents per year arriving for each new home over these five financial years was approximately 0.1. This indicates that the supply of new homes is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average value of new dwellings developed in this area is around $434,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In FY-26, approximately $7.2 million worth of 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 of areas assessed nationally.

The new building activity shows around 28.0% detached houses and approximately 72.0% medium and high-density housing. This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently about 52.0% houses. This change indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 182 people per dwelling approval, Oatlands - Dundas Valley shows characteristics of a low-density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain approximately 5,148 residents by 2041. Development in this area appears to be 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

A total of 24 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key 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 likely to be 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 is 4.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%. As of September 2025, 10,639 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.0% and workforce participation at 56.2%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Finance & insurance shows lower representation than the regional average. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9% while labour force grew by 3.2%, raising unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Oatlands - Dundas Valley's employment mix suggests local employment growth should be around 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 income in Oatlands - Dundas Valley SA2 is above the national average. The median assessed income is $49,318 and the average income stands at $67,815. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of 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 would be approximately $55,537 (median) and $76,366 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, 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 (5,835 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, 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 50th 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

In Oatlands - Dundas Valley, as per the latest Census evaluation, 51.8% of dwellings were houses while 48.3% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This differed from Sydney metropolitan areas where 57.3% were houses and 42.7% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Oatlands - Dundas Valley stood at 27.0%, similar to the Sydney metro level, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.3% and rented ones at 37.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $420 compared to Sydney's $460. Nationally, Oatlands - Dundas Valley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 make up 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 exceeds national and state averages. As of 2021, 40.5% of residents aged 15 and above have 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 prevalent, with 25.6% of residents holding such qualifications - 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 data. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 85 active transport stops operating within Oatlands-Dundas Valley. These comprise a mix of light rail and bus services. They are serviced 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 individual 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 performance in Oatlands - Dundas Valley, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53% (~10,352 people). Commonest conditions are arthritis (5.8%) and mental health issues (5.8%), while 75.6% report no ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 77.3%. The area has 17.0% aged 65+ (~3,303 people), with seniors' health outcomes aligning 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 has high cultural diversity, with 48.2% of its population born overseas and 55.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Oatlands-Dundas Valley, comprising 53.9% of people. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 4.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (22.0%), Australian (13.8%), and Other (13.2%). Korean (7.3%) and Lebanese (6.7%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 6.5% and 3.8%, respectively. Russian is also 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 higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Oatlands-Dundas Valley at 12.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average. Meanwhile, 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 modeling suggests significant changes in Oatlands-Dundas Valley's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 859 people (90%) from 955 to 1,815.