Oran Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Oran Park lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Oran Park's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 25,965. This reflects a significant increase since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,624. The increase totals 8,341 people, representing a growth rate of 47.3%. This change can be attributed to an estimated resident population of 24,055 in June 2024 and the addition of approximately 1,500 new addresses since the Census date. Oran Park's population density stands at around 1,959 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both state (6.4%) and metropolitan averages between censuses, positioning it as a regional growth leader.

Interstate migration accounted for approximately 75.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers contributed positively. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022, using 2021 as the base year, are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth in Oran Park, with an expected increase of 17,411 persons by 2041 based on the latest numbers, representing a total increase of 59.7% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Oran Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Oran Park has recorded approximately 829 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 4147 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY20 to FY25, and 251 so far in FY26. On average, around 4.2 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed each year between FY20 and FY25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $486,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

Commercial approvals this financial year have totalled $174.8 million, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Oran Park exhibits 235.0% higher development activity per capita, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 87.0% houses. With around 54 people per dwelling approval, Oran Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections anticipate an addition of 15,501 residents by 2041, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply should readily meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Future projections show Oran Park adding 15,501 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Oran Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified a total of 41 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Extension, Oran Park Medical Precinct Stage 3, Atura Oran Park, and Gledswood Hills Masterplanned Community. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Oran Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Oran Park has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 1.9%.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 4.8% over the past year. In June 2025, 13,985 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Oran Park is higher at 70.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction has a particularly high share of employment, being 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services employ only 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.8%, while labour force increased by 4.9%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points during the same period. At the state level, NSW experienced a contraction in employment of 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs) by Sep-25, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment growth was recorded at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a national employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Oran Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Oran Park's median income among taxpayers was $61,100 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $74,902 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. As of March 2025, current estimates suggest Oran Park's median income is approximately $67,577 and the average is around $82,842, based on a 10.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Oran Park rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 86th percentiles. The predominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 per week, with 42.6% of locals (11,061 people) falling into this category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. A substantial portion of Oran Park residents have higher earnings, with 32.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 22.5% of income in the area. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 76th percentile nationally and Oran Park's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Oran Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Oran Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oran Park stood at 8.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.3% and rented ones at 36.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,626, above Sydney metro's $2,475, and the median weekly rent was $530 compared to Sydney metro's $490. Nationally, Oran Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Oran Park features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.3% of all households, including 54.5% couples with children, 19.7% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.7%, with lone person households at 11.0% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.4.

The educational profile of Oran Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Oran Park's educational profile is notable within its region, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, surpassing the SA4 region average of 21.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas constitute 12.2% and certificates make up 22.9%.

Educational participation is high, at 34.1%, including 14.0% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Oran Park, educating approximately 7,187 students. These schools demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1042) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 27.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.2, indicating Oran Park serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Oran Park has 43 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 50 different routes that together facilitate 1,862 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in Oran Park is rated as good, with residents on average being located 276 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 266 trips per day, which equates to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

Oran Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Oran Park's health outcomes show notable results, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 57% (~14,826 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 52.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.7%) and mental health issues (5.6%). About 80.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 77.9% in Greater Sydney. Oran Park has 6.1% (1,589 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 10.1%. Health outcomes among seniors need more attention than the broader population.

Oran Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Oran Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 35.4% of its population born overseas and 40.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Oran Park is Christianity, making up 54.6% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 10.2% of Oran Park's population compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (25.7%), Australian (18.2%), and English (15.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: Serbian is overrepresented at 1.1% in Oran Park compared to 1.9% regionally, Maltese is at 2.1% versus 2.0%, and Samoan is at 1.3% compared to 1.5%.

Oran Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Oran Park's median age at 30 years is notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Oran Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (19.3%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (5.3%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the age group 35 to 44 has grown from 19.1% to 21.6%, while the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 17.5% to 19.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 20.5% to 15.2%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 12.5% to 10.1%. Demographic modeling predicts that Oran Park's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 15 to 24 age cohort projected to expand substantially, increasing by 3,922 people (125%) from 3,133 to 7,056.