Oakville

Oakville has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Oakville's population is estimated at around 2,919 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 892 people (44.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,027 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,864 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 650 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 192 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Oakville's growth of 44.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth rate of 7.1%, along with Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 48.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the suburb expected to increase by 3,016 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 101.4% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Oakville among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Oakville experienced around 103 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 515 homes. So far in FY-26115 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.3 new residents arrived per new home annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions.

The average construction value of new homes was $522,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $11.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Oakville has slightly more development, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. This activity is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area.

Recent construction comprises 99.0% standalone homes and 1.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Oakville's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 16 people per dwelling approval, Oakville shows characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Oakville adding 2,961 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Oakville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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Oakville has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Oakville has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 6.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.4%. As of December 2025, 1,640 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 72.2%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 32.2% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were construction, retail trade, and manufacturing, with construction employing 2.7 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance employed only 8.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%.

Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.4%, labour force grew by 6.7%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and unemployment rise marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Oakville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Oakville suburb has an income median of $56,844 and average income of $69,005. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $62,710 (median) and $76,126 (average). The 2021 Census ranks Oakville's household incomes at the 86th percentile ($2,368 weekly). Income distribution shows 29.3% of residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to the broader area's 30.9%. A substantial 38.8% earn above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity. After housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Oakville's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Oakville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Oakville, as per the latest Census data, 98.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 1.2% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is in contrast to Sydney metro's dwelling structure which was 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oakville stood at 54.9%, with mortgaged properties at 29.0% and rented dwellings at 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median was recorded at $600 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Oakville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.7% of all households, including 47.2% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households comprising 0.7%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Oakville aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 16.9%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 40.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (30.4%). Educational participation is high, with 26.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Oakville has 18 active public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes totalling 32. These routes facilitate 231 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 569 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, outward commuting is prevalent and cars remain the dominant transport mode at 93%, while walking accounts for 5%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 2.6, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant 32.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 33 trips per day, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Oakville's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Oakville's health outcomes show excellent results, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 54% (~1,582 people) of Oakville's total population has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Arthritis is the most prevalent medical condition, affecting 9.6% of residents, followed by asthma at 6.2%. A significant majority, 71.9%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. Oakville has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 21.4% (624 people), than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings.

In terms of cultural diversity, Oakville records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Oakville's cultural diversity aligns with the broader area, as shown by its population: 83.1% born in Australia, 91.8% citizens, and 86.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Oakville (75.5%), compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. The top three ancestral groups are Australian (25.2%, higher than regional average of 17.8%), English (24.1%, higher than regional average of 19.0%), and Maltese (14.9%, substantially higher than regional average of 1.0%).

Notable differences exist in the representation of Croatian, Lebanese, and Italian groups: Oakville has 1.3% Croatian population versus region's 0.7%, 1.4% Lebanese compared to 2.6%, and 5.3% Italian against 3.4%.

Oakville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Oakville has a median age of 44, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The age group of 65-74 shows strong representation in Oakville at 11.9%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.8% to 15.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 6.1% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group has declined from 4.2% to 3.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Oakville's age profile will undergo significant changes by 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 102%, adding 441 people and reaching a total of 874 from its current figure of 432.