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 10,692 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 884 people, a 9.0% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,808. This growth can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,370 in June 2024 and an additional 108 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 33 persons per square kilometer. The Oaks - Oakdale's growth rate of 9.0% since the 2021 census exceeds the state average of 7.8%. Natural growth contributed approximately 49.7% to overall population gains, while interstate and overseas migration also played positive roles.

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 from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are applied. Growth rates by age group are used for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by just below the national median, adding 1,527 persons by 2041, reflecting an 11.3% total 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 received approximately 57 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 286 homes. As of FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 2.1 new residents is gained per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. The expected construction cost value for new homes averages $341,000.

This financial year has seen $827,000 in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development activity compared to the Greater Sydney region, where building activity is 64.0% higher per person. The area's housing consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting its low-density nature which attracts space-seeking buyers. With around 307 people per dwelling approval, the developing market shows potential for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, The Oaks - Oakdale is projected to gain 1,205 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

The Oaks - Oakdale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are the West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade (benefiting Gledswood Hills), Arcadian Hills, Cobbitty by Mirvac, and Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project. The following list details those most likely to be 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 notably prominent. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of September 2025. This is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth in the area over the past year was estimated at 5.5%. As of September 2025, 6,235 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% and workforce participation at 77.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 28.0% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area shows strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 2.4 times the regional level, but lower representation in professional & technical services at 4.9%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 5.5% while labour force grew by 5.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with an increase in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment 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 suggests 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 for financial year 2023, The Oaks - Oakdale SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $63,930 and an average income of $77,141. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,030. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $69,594 (median) and $83,976 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 83rd percentile ($2,296 weekly). Income analysis shows that 32.8% of residents (3,506 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, consistent with broader regional trends. Strong earnings are evident, with 34.9% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting high consumer spending. Housing expenses account for 14.3% of income. Residents rank in the 84th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 6th decile.

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 compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in The Oaks - Oakdale was 37.7%, with the rest of 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.

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 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 2.7.

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 prominent, 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

Public transport analysis indicates 158 active transport stops operating within The Oaks - Oakdale area, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 32 individual routes, collectively facilitating 380 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 390 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transport at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.4 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 28.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 54 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

The Oaks - Oakdale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

AreaSearch's assessment shows excellent health outcomes across The Oaks - Oakdale. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, especially among younger cohorts.

Private health cover was high at approximately 57% (~6,094 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent conditions were arthritis (8.1%) and asthma (7.2%), while 71.6% reported no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Under-65 residents had better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,795 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes were above average but ranked lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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 lower 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 area is Christianity, comprising 68.6%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (32.0%), English (27.0%), and Irish (7.4%).

Notably, Maltese (4.4%) Croatian (1.0%), and Italian (5.4%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 0.7%, and 3.4% respectively.

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

The median age in The Oaks - Oakdale is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, The Oaks - Oakdale has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.5% to 15.3%, while those aged 75-84 have increased from 4.5% to 5.7%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 45-54 has declined from 14.0% to 12.5%, and those aged 25-34 have dropped from 11.3% to 9.9%. By 2041, The Oaks - Oakdale's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 43%, reaching 880 from 613. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 51% of the population growth. Conversely, declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 35-44.