Oberon

Oberon is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Oberon statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 3,392 people. This reflects an increase of 73 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,319 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 3,296 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 18.1 persons per square kilometer. The Oberon SA2's 2.2% growth since census positions it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.1%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of national regional areas is expected. By 2041, the Oberon SA2 is expected to expand by 217 persons, reflecting an increase of 4.8% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Oberon according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis indicates Oberon has approved around 13 residential properties annually since FY-2021. This totals an estimated 65 homes over the past five financial years, with 10 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 0.5 people have moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. New construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options while enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $601,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $2.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Oberon shows 13.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 64th percentile nationally.

New development consists of 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 223 people per approval, Oberon reflects a low density area. Future projections estimate Oberon adding 163 residents by 2041 (from AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate). Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Oberon has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to impact the area. Key projects include Bracken Estate, Oberon, Paling Yards Wind Farm, Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, and Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Oberon exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Oberon's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.0% as of September 2025, based on AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data.

In the same period, 1,721 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.8% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Oberon was somewhat below standard at 53.7%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, with an employment share 4.1 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 11.1% of Oberon's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 16.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by a lower Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.9%, alongside a 4.3% employment decline, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced milder declines with a 0.5% employment drop and a 0.1% labour force decrease, leading to a 0.4 percentage point unemployment rate increase. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3% in May-25. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Oberon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.7% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023 indicates median income among taxpayers in Oberon suburb was $49,055 with average at $58,114. This is below national averages of $67,044 and $78,781 respectively. Comparing to Rest of NSW, incomes were lower at $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Oberon would be approximately $53,401 and average at $63,263 by then. According to Census conducted in August 2021, incomes in Oberon rank modestly, between 21st and 30th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows that majority of residents (31.2%, or 1,058 people) fall within $1,500 to $2,999 bracket, similar to broader area where 29.9% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 86.0% of income remains, ranking at 24th percentile nationally.

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

The latest Census evaluation revealed that dwelling structures in Oberon consisted of 90.8% houses and 9.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 86.1% houses and 13.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oberon stood at 41.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.2% and rented ones at 28.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Oberon was $280, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $315. Nationally, Oberon's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,517 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Oberon features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.2% of all households, including 20.7% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.8%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Oberon faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.8%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (32.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Oberon has 88 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There are 15 different bus routes serving these stops, offering a total of 193 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Oberon is rated as good, with residents on average being located 215 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 27 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Oberon is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant challenges for Oberon regarding common health conditions, with notable prevalence across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 50% (~1694 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and asthma (8.6%). While 61.9% report no medical ailments, this is slightly lower than Rest of NSW's 63.5%. Oberon has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.5% (~898 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 19.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Oberon are above average, even better than the general population's health metrics.

Oberon ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Oberon's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.4% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English exclusively at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Oberon, comprising 66.8%, compared to 61.6% across the rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.2%), English (30.9%), and Irish (10.6%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 4.1% in Oberon versus 4.6% regionally, while Maori stood at 0.6% compared to 0.3%, and South African at 0.5% against 0.2%.

Oberon hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

At 47 years, Oberon's median age is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years make up a prominent 10.1% of the population, while those aged 35-44 years comprise only 10.3%, which is smaller than in Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of Oberon's population aged 75 to 84 years has increased from 8.9% to 10.1%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 65 to 74 years has declined from 14.6% to 12.8%, and the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 years has dropped from 12.7% to 11.4%. By the year 2041, Oberon's age composition is expected to shift notably. The population aged 85 years and above is projected to grow by 60%, reaching 195 people from a previous total of 122. Meanwhile, the populations aged 15-24 years and 55-64 years are expected to decrease in size.