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Population
Population growth drivers in The Oaks - Oakdale are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
The Oaks - Oakdale's population was approximately 10,450 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 642 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,808. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,429 in June 2025 and the addition of 106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 32 persons per square kilometer. The area's 6.5% population growth since the census is comparable to the state's growth rate of 7.1%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 61.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch uses 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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, The Oaks - Oakdale is expected to increase by approximately 1,337 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.6% over the 16-year period.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within The Oaks - Oakdale when compared nationally
The Oaks - Oakdale has averaged approximately 57 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 286 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 25 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 2.1 new residents is gained per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $341,000.
This financial year has seen $827,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, The Oaks - Oakdale records significantly lower building activity, 63.0% below the regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. New development consists of approximately 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The Oaks - Oakdale reflects a transitioning market with around 307 people per approval.
According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, The Oaks - Oakdale is projected to add approximately 1,316 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.
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Development applications around The Oaks - Oakdale
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Infrastructure
The Oaks - Oakdale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are: West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade (benefiting Gledswood Hills), Arcadian Hills development, Cobbitty by Mirvac, and Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project. The following list details those most relevant.
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North South Rail Line - Bradfield to Macarthur Corridor (South West Rail Link Extension)
A joint NSW and Australian Government initiative to preserve and study a future approximately 20km north-south metro rail corridor from Bradfield (Western Sydney Aerotropolis) to Macarthur/Campbelltown, with potential intermediate stations at Oran Park and Narellan. In March 2025, the Australian Government committed $1 billion toward corridor land acquisition and planning. A joint business case is underway to inform future investment decisions. Land within the confirmed corridor has been rezoned to SP2 Infrastructure. No construction funding has been committed and a construction timeline is yet to be determined, with long-term delivery estimated beyond 2040.
Greater Macarthur Growth Area
The Greater Macarthur Growth Area is a NSW state-led strategic planning project covering the Glenfield to Macarthur urban renewal corridor and major land release precincts at Gilead, Appin and North Appin. The plan targets up to 18,000 new homes in existing urban areas and up to 40,000 new homes in greenfield areas, plus around 40,000 local jobs over 30 years. As of late 2025, draft plans for the Appin (Part) Precinct (up to 12,900 homes by Walker Corporation) and North Appin Precinct (up to 3,000 homes by Ingham Property Group) were on public exhibition between 8 September and 6 October 2025. A dwelling cap of 2,499 homes applies across the Appin and North Appin precincts, tied to the staged delivery of wastewater, water and road infrastructure. At Glenfield, Landcom is preparing for civil works in 2026 on a precinct that will deliver more than 3,900 new homes near Glenfield Station, with site demolition and remediation already underway. The Warranmadhaa National Park, covering 962 hectares between Long Point and Appin, was gazetted in July 2025 to protect the largest koala population in the Sydney basin, with the park to grow to around 1,830 hectares as further public lands are transferred by September 2026.
Prospect South to Macarthur (ProMac)
A major Sydney Water drinking water network expansion program supporting the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and South West Growth Area. The project involved installing 22km of large-diameter trunk water mains, constructing three new pumping stations, five rechlorination plants, and significant reservoir upgrades. Key components include two new 24ML reservoirs at Oran Park and a rebuilt 6ML reservoir at Currans Hill, providing 100ML in additional storage capacity to improve drought resilience and service over 84,000 future dwellings.
South West Sydney Rail Planning - Business Case
Business case and corridor preservation program for future south west Sydney rail connections between Bradfield and Leppington/Glenfield, and between Bradfield and Campbelltown/Macarthur. The work will consider heavy rail and light rail options, detailed design, economic assessment and cost estimation to inform a future investment decision, and is linked to preserving corridors for future Metro or Sydney Trains extensions serving Western Sydney International Airport and surrounding growth areas.
Outer Sydney Metropolitan Correctional Precinct
NSW Government concept for a new correctional precinct to address metropolitan prison capacity. A previously examined option in Wollondilly (south-west Sydney) was ruled out by the government in 2018 following site investigations and community opposition. Subsequent government materials and media reporting indicate the state has continued assessing metropolitan capacity solutions and alternative precinct locations (including areas around Greater Parramatta/Camellia), but as of August 2025 no confirmed site, scope or delivery timeline has been announced. The project therefore remains an uncommitted concept under assessment rather than an approved build.
West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade (servicing Gledswood Hills)
Sydney Water has completed the upgrade of the West Camden Water Recycling Plant, doubling capacity to 32 ML/d to serve approximately 176,000 people and support growth across the catchment, including temporary flows from the South West Growth Area until the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre is operational. Delivery partners were Downer and BMD. Commissioning commenced in late 2024 with construction completion in mid-2025.
Arcadian Hills
Master-planned residential estate by AVJennings (AVID Property Group) in the historic village of Cobbitty, south-west Sydney. The well-established community features large lots, shared green spaces, parks, playgrounds and a heritage dam reserve, with lots registered and ready to build across multiple completed stages. Located approximately 1 km from the future Oran Park Railway Station and Oran Park Town Centre.
Picton Road Upgrade
Major 30-kilometre road upgrade divided into three sections (western, central, eastern). Western section between Nepean River and Almond Street, Wilton approved to proceed and includes M31 Hume Motorway interchange upgrade to diverging diamond layout. Central and eastern sections currently in planning phase. Project supports 22,000+ daily motorists and critical infrastructure for Wilton Growth Area connectivity. Australian and NSW Governments committed $124.7 million for planning with western section receiving environmental approval in 2024.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees The Oaks - Oakdale performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia
The Oaks - Oakdale has a skilled workforce with a notable presence in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.2%.
As of December 2025, 6,373 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was high at 78.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 28.0% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The area has a significant employment specialization in construction with a share of 2.4 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 4.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 7.2% while labour force also increased by 7.2%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% with a marginal rise in labour force. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within The Oaks - Oakdale. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to The Oaks - Oakdale's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.
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Income
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch
The Oaks - Oakdale SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $63,930 and an average income of $77,141 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) for Greater Sydney. Based on a 10.32% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $70,528 (median) and $85,102 (average). In the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked at the 83rd percentile with a weekly income of $2,296. Income distribution showed that 32.8% of locals (3,427 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region's 30.9%. High earnings were evident with 34.9% of households earning over $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses accounted for 14.3% of income, and residents ranked in the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
The Oaks - Oakdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
The dwelling structure in The Oaks - Oakdale, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Oaks - Oakdale was at 37.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (51.4%) or rented (11.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,383, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $410, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, The Oaks - Oakdale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
The Oaks - Oakdale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households comprise 85.3% of all households, including 47.1% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. The remaining 14.7% are non-family households, consisting of 13.0% lone person households and 1.6% group households. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
The Oaks - Oakdale shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist
The area's university qualification rate is 16.6%, significantly lower than 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, with 30.6% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (11.1%), secondary (9.7%), and tertiary (3.8%).
Educational participation is notably high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
The analysis of public transport in The Oaks - Oakdale indicates that there are 158 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 32 individual routes providing service. Collectively, these routes facilitate 380 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 390 meters from their nearest transport stop. The area is predominantly residential, and most residents commute outward using private vehicles, which remain the dominant mode of transportation at 95%. Vehicle ownership in the area averages 2.4 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, a significant 28.0% of residents work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 54 trips per day, equating to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map depicts the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.
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Transport Stops Detail
Health
The Oaks - Oakdale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions
Health outcomes data for The Oaks - Oakdale shows excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts particularly have very low prevalence of common health conditions.
Private health cover is found to be high at approximately 57% of the total population, around 5,956 people, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.1 and 7.2% of residents respectively. 71.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1,754 people, higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
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 was found to have a lower than average cultural diversity, with 88.3% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in The Oaks-Oakdale, comprising 68.6% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (32.0%), English (27.0%), and Irish (7.4%).
Notably, Maltese (4.4%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Croatian (1.0%) is higher than the regional average of 0.7%, and Italian (5.4%) also exceeds its regional average of 3.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
The Oaks - Oakdale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in The Oaks - Oakdale is 38 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, The Oaks - Oakdale has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.5% to 15.6%, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 4.5% to 5.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 11.3% to 10.0%, and the 45-54 age group has fallen from 14.0% to 12.8%. By 2041, The Oaks - Oakdale is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. Notably, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 191%, reaching 420 people from 144. Meanwhile, both the 35-44 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to decrease in number.