The Oaks - Oakdale

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 is approximately 10,497 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 689 people, a 7.0% rise from the 2021 Census count of 9,808 individuals. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 10,370, with an additional 104 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 32 persons per square kilometer. The Oaks - Oakdale's population growth rate exceeded the state average of 6.7% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, indicating it as a region with significant growth. Natural growth accounted for approximately 49.7% of overall population gains during this period.

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 employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for 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 13.3% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Between FY-21 and FY-25, The Oaks - Oakdale experienced around 286 dwelling approvals, averaging approximately 57 per year. In FY-26 to date, 13 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built over these years attracted an average of 2.1 new residents annually, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes was around $341,000 during this period.

This financial year has seen $827,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Relative to Greater Sydney, The Oaks - Oakdale records significantly lower building activity, with 64.0% fewer approvals per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New building activity consists of approximately 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 307 people per dwelling approval, The Oaks - Oakdale demonstrates a developing market. Population forecasts indicate that by 2041, The Oaks - Oakdale will gain approximately 1,400 residents (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 10 infrastructure projects that could impact a specific area's performance significantly. These projects include upgrades to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning initiatives. Notable projects are the West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade, serving Gledswood Hills; Arcadian Hills development; Cobbitty by Mirvac; and the Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project.

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

Oakdale in The Oaks has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 1.8%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%. As of September 2025, 6,235 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation 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. 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 comparison. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, labour force by 5.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and a slight rise in unemployment. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts suggest total employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary across sectors. Applying these projections to Oakdale's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

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 ATO data released on June 30, 2022, The Oaks - Oakdale SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,861 and an average income of $73,383. These figures are higher than national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth since June 2022, estimated median income is approximately $67,409 and average income is around $82,637 by September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 83rd percentile with a weekly income of $2,296. Income analysis shows that 32.8% of residents (3,443 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, consistent with regional trends of 30.9%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 34.9% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. Housing expenses account for 14.3% of income. Residents rank within the 84th percentile for disposable income and 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, consisted of 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 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 average of $2,318. Median weekly rent in the area was $410, similar to Sydney metro's figure of $415. Nationally, The Oaks - Oakdale's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 14.7%, comprising 13.0% lone person households and 1.6% group households. 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's university qualification rate is 16.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (33.3%).

Educational participation is 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.

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

Transport analysis indicates 143 active transport stops in The Oaks - Oakdale area, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 32 individual routes, collectively facilitating 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, resulting in approximately 2 weekly trips per 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 rates of common health conditions. Approximately 56% (~5878 people) 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%). A significant majority, 71.6%, report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.7%. As of the latest data, 16.6% (~1740 people) are aged 65 or older. Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's profile, indicating overall strong health in the area.

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, surveyed in June 2016, had a culturally diverse population with 88.3% born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 68.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 63.0%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.0%), English (27.0%), and Irish (7.4%).

Notably, Maltese (4.4%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 2.3%, as were Croatian (1.0% vs 0.7%) and Italian (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 percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.5% to 15.3%, while the 25-34 age group 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 population is projected to see significant shifts in its age composition. Notably, the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 54%, reaching 880 people from 571. Conversely, the 0-4 age group is projected to decrease by 28 residents.