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 10,497 as of November 2025. This figure indicates a growth of 689 people, representing a 7.0% increase since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,808. The estimated resident population of 10,370 from the ABS as of June 2024, combined with an additional 104 validated new addresses since the Census date, supports this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 32 persons per square kilometer. The Oaks - Oakdale's growth rate exceeded the state average of 6.7%, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 49.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is expected, with the area projected to expand by 1,527 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Over the past 5 financial years, The Oaks - Oakdale has seen approximately 286 homes approved for development, with around 57 dwellings receiving approval each year. As of FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built over these years has attracted an average of 2.1 new residents annually, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $341,000.

This financial year has seen $827,000 in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development activity compared to residential growth. Relative to Greater Sydney, The Oaks - Oakdale's building activity is 64.0% lower per person. This scarcity of new homes typically boosts demand and prices for existing properties. Detached houses make up 89.0% of new building activity, with medium and high-density housing comprising the remaining 11.0%, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 307 people per dwelling approval, The Oaks - Oakdale indicates a growing market. Population forecasts project an addition of 1,400 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially driving growth beyond current population projections.

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

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance. Key projects include West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade, serving Gledswood Hills; Arcadian Hills; Cobbitty by Mirvac; and Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project. The following list details those likely to be 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

The Oaks - Oakdale has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate is 1.8%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 5.0%. As of June 2025, 6,153 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 2.4%. Workforce participation in Oakdale is 64.0%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading 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. However, 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 comparison. From June 2024 to June 2025, Oakdale's employment increased by 5.0%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Oakdale's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, The Oaks - Oakdale had a median income among taxpayers of $59,861 with the average level standing at $73,383. These figures are high nationally compared to national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $67,409 (median) and $82,637 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 83rd percentile with a weekly income of $2,296. Income analysis reveals that 32.8% of residents (3,443 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, 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 while 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 Oaks - Oakdale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 94.1% houses and 5.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Oaks - Oakdale stood at 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. Median weekly rent in the area was $410, slightly above Sydney metro's $415. Nationally, The Oaks - Oakdale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,383 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $410 against 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 make up 14.7%, with lone person households at 13.0% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is 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 at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 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 education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

The Oaks - Oakdale has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 500 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 993) and offering balanced educational opportunities. This includes 3 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 4.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 11.4, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Analysis of public transport in The Oaks - Oakdale shows 143 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 32 individual routes that collectively facilitate 345 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 396 meters from their nearest transport 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

Oaks - Oakdale shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly populations, with low prevalence rates of common health conditions. Approximately 56% (~5,878 individuals) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 53.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.1%) and asthma (7.2%). Notably, 71.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.7% in Greater Sydney. The area has a senior population of 16.6% (~1,740 individuals), with health outcomes among seniors being above average and comparable to the general population's 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 was found to have a below average level of cultural diversity, with 88.3% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in The Oaks-Oakdale is Christianity, comprising 68.6% of the population, compared to 63.0% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups represented are Australian (32.0%), English (27.0%), and Irish (7.4%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have higher representation in The Oaks-Oakdale than regionally: 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 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 now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.5% to 15.3%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has declined from 11.3% to 10.1%. The 45-54 age group has also decreased, from 14.0% to 12.8%. By 2041, The Oaks - Oakdale's age composition is expected to change significantly. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 880 people from 571. Conversely, the 0-4 age group is expected to decrease by 28 residents.