The Oaks - Oakdale
Statistical Area - sa2

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

The Oaks - Oakdale's population is approximately 10,388 as of August 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 580 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,808. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,370 in June 2024 and an additional 69 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 32 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, The Oaks - Oakdale has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, exceeding the state's average. Natural growth contributed approximately 49.7% to overall population gains recently, although all factors including interstate and overseas migration were positive.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to projected demographic shifts, The Oaks - Oakdale is expected to have above median population growth, expanding by 1,527 persons to reach a total of approximately 11,915 by 2041, reflecting a 14.5% increase over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within The Oaks - Oakdale when compared nationally

The Oaks - Oakdale has seen around 57 dwelling approvals each year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis, totalling 286 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25 and 4 so far in FY-26. On average, 2.1 new residents per year have been associated with each dwelling over the past five financial years. This suggests solid demand supporting property values, with new homes being built at an average construction cost of $509,000.

In comparison, Greater Sydney has 64% higher building activity per person. Commercial development approvals for this financial year totalled $827,000, indicating minimal commercial development activity. The area's building activity is dominated by detached houses (89%), with medium and high-density housing making up the remaining 11%, preserving its low density nature. There are approximately 307 people per dwelling approval in The Oaks - Oakdale, indicating a developing market.

Population forecasts predict an increase of 1,509 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

The Oaks - Oakdale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Ten infrastructure projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include upgrades at West Camden Water Recycling Plant serving Gledswood Hills, developments by Mirvac in Cobbitty, and the Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project. The following details projects considered most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees The Oaks - Oakdale performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Oakdale, within The Oaks area, has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%. As of June 2025, 6,153 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, and workforce participation stood at 64.0%. Major employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction shows strong specialization, with an employment share 2.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 5.0%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment grew by 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate a projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Oakdale's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

In AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, The Oaks - Oakdale had a median income among taxpayers of $59,861. The average income stood at $73,383. Nationally, these figures are high compared to median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $66,206 (median) and $81,162 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 83rd percentile ($2,296 weekly). Income analysis reveals that 32.8% of residents fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, with a total of 3,407 people in this category. This is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 34.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income. The area's strong earnings rank residents within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

The Oaks - Oakdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in The Oaks - Oakdale with 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 94.1% houses and 5.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Oaks - Oakdale was 37.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.4% and rented ones at 11.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Sydney metro's $2,318 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in The Oaks - Oakdale was $410, higher than Sydney metro's $415 and the national figure of $375.

The Oaks - Oakdale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.3% of all households, including 47.1% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.7%, with lone person households at 13.0% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

The Oaks - Oakdale shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area has lower university qualification rates at 16.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (33.3%). Educational participation is high at 30.6%, with 11.1% in primary, 9.7% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

The Oaks - Oakdale's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 500 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 993). They include 3 primary and 1 K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 4.8 places per 100 residents, with many families traveling to nearby areas for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Transport analysis conducted in The Oaks - Oakdale area shows 143 active public transport stops operating. These stops are serviced by 32 individual bus routes, collectively providing 345 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 396 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 49 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in The Oaks - Oakdale is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

The Oaks - Oakdale exhibits superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 56% (~5817 individuals) of its total population has private health cover, exceeding Greater Sydney's average of 53.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.1%) and asthma (7.2%). A significant portion, 71.6%, of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 68.7% in Greater Sydney. Oakdale has a senior population (aged 65+) comprising 16.6% (~1722 individuals) of its total inhabitants. Health outcomes among seniors are commendable and largely consistent with the overall population's health profile.

The Oaks - Oakdale is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

The Oaks - Oakdale had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 88.3% of its residents born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in The Oaks - Oakdale, comprising 68.6% of its population, compared to 63.0% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (32.0%), English (27.0%), and Irish (7.4%).

Notably, Maltese, Croatian, and Italian ethnicities had higher representations in The Oaks - Oakdale than regionally, with Maltese at 4.4% vs 2.3%, Croatian at 1.0% vs 0.7%, and Italian at 5.4% vs 3.6%.

The Oaks - Oakdale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in The Oaks - Oakdale is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, The Oaks - Oakdale has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the population aged 15-24 grew from 13.5% to 15.3%, while those aged 25-34 declined from 11.3% to 10.1% and those aged 45-54 dropped from 14.0% to 12.8%. By 2041, The Oaks - Oakdale's age composition is expected to change notably. Leading this shift, the population aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 56%, reaching 880 from 565 residents. Meanwhile, the population aged 0-4 is expected to decrease by 21 residents.