Oaklands Park

Population growth drivers in Oaklands Park are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The Oaklands Park statistical area (Lv2) had an estimated population of 4,699 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses. This figure represents a 19.0% increase from the 2021 Census population of 3,948 people. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 4,343 in June 2024, along with an additional 148 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,326 persons per square kilometer, placing Oaklands Park (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth exceeded both the SA4 region (7.3%) and the state average since the 2021 Census, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in June 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The Oaklands Park (SA2) is expected to expand by 1,089 persons to the year 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.3% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Oaklands Park among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval data indicates Oaklands Park has averaged around 51 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 257 homes. As of FY-26, 38 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per dwelling built in the area between FY-21 and FY-25 is 1.3 people per year. The average construction value for new properties is $291,000.

This financial year has seen $3.3 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting Oaklands Park's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Oaklands Park records 76.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating robust developer interest. New building activity comprises 54.0% standalone homes and 46.0% medium and high-density housing, providing options across different price points. With around 65 people per dwelling approval, Oaklands Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 673 residents by 2041.

Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Oaklands Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Westfield Marion Expansion, Oaklands Green, Marion Cultural Centre Plaza Upgrade, and River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project - Southern Precinct. The following details those considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Oaklands Park remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Oaklands Park's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of this date, 2,208 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Oaklands Park lagged behind Greater Adelaide at 55.4%, compared to 61.7%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Manufacturing was under-represented with only 5.5% of the workforce compared to 7.0% in Greater Adelaide. The area functioned as an employment hub with 1.3 workers per resident, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6% and the labour force grew by 3.7%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with SA's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Oaklands Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Oaklands Park had a median income among taxpayers of $46,265 and an average level of $54,917. This is lower than the national average, which was $54,808 in Greater Adelaide during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Oaklands Park would be approximately $50,336 (median) and $59,750 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Oaklands Park all fall between the 13th and 19th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 28.6% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

Oaklands Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Oaklands Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 43.9% houses and 56.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oaklands Park was at 23.0%, with mortgaged properties at 27.0% and rented ones at 50.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,700. Median weekly rent in Oaklands Park was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Oaklands Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Oaklands Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 53.3% of all households, including 16.6% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.7%, with lone person households at 39.8% and group households comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Oaklands Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 31.3% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and the SA4 region rate of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 20.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.9% in tertiary education, 6.5% in primary education, and 4.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Oaklands Park has 24 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 64 individual routes, facilitating 6,960 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 282 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 994 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 290 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Oaklands Park is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Oaklands Park faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups are affected by a variety of health conditions. Private health cover is low in Oaklands Park, with approximately 49% of the total population (~2,290 people) having it, compared to Greater Adelaide's 51.4%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in Oaklands Park, impacting 11.6% and 9.4% of residents respectively. However, 61.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 68.1%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.1%, with 1,085 people falling into this category, compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors in Oaklands Park present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Oaklands Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Oaklands Park had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 33.5% of its residents born overseas and 26.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Oaklands Park, accounting for 38.3% of the population. However, Hinduism showed significant overrepresentation, making up 5.1% of Oaklands Park's population compared to 4.1% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestral groups were English (27.3%), Australian (22.6%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, Dutch (2.0%) was overrepresented in Oaklands Park compared to the regional average of 1.3%. Similarly, German (4.6% vs 5.0%) and Spanish (0.5% vs 0.3%) showed some divergence in representation.

Oaklands Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Oaklands Park has a median age of 38, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 cohort is over-represented in Oaklands Park at 20.3%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 7.5%. This concentration of young adults is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.1% to 14.4%, and the 25-34 cohort has risen from 19.1% to 20.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 9.5% to 8.0%. By 2041, Oaklands Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is expected to grow by 174 people (58%), from 300 to 475, while the 65-74 group is projected to decrease by 11 residents.