South Australia · Suburb Profile

Oakbank SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Oakbank, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Oakbank SA is 865 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oakbank is $889 per week ($46,228 per year). Median rent in Oakbank is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Oakbank has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Oakbank has a population density of 32.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oakbank is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakbank is $1,824.

There were 5 recorded offences in Oakbank in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Oakbank Population

residents (Census 2021)

Oakbank Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$889/wk

$46,228 per year

#2257 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,824/mo

Avg household size: —

Oakbank Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (425) Female 50.6% (436)

Population Density

32.1

people per km²

865 people · 27.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,419

Family income/wk

Oakbank Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Oakbank Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 134 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 134 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Oakbank Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

6.7%

Germany

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Oakbank Religion

No Religion

54.2%

Uniting Church

9.6%

Anglican

9.6%

Not stated

9.4%

Catholic

8.3%

Lutheran

4.0%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Baptist

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oakbank Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Oakbank Languages Spoken at Home

German

62.5%

Arabic

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Oakbank Employment

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Employed full-time

39.2% 261 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.2% 161 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 17 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.0% 226 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Oakbank Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.7%

Certificate III/IV

25.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.7%

Postgraduate Degree

10.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Oakbank Occupation

Professionals

33.0%

Managers

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.9%

Community & Personal Service

10.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Labourers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Oakbank Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Health

17.1%

Engineering

14.4%

Society & Culture

13.4%

Education

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

Information Technology

3.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Oakbank Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oakbank Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oakbank Marital Status

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Married

57.8% 417

↔️

Separated

2.4% 17

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Divorced

7.6% 55

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 33

👤

Never married

27.6% 199

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oakbank Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

32.0%

Scottish

8.1%

German

7.6%

Irish

6.4%

Other

3.2%

Italian

2.0%

Dutch

1.3%

Welsh

0.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

French

0.6%

Greek

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oakbank School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

21.1%

Primary — Government

19.1%

Pre-school

9.9%

Vocational Education

8.6%

Secondary — Government

8.6%

Secondary — Catholic

3.9%

Primary — Catholic

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Oakbank Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.6% 41

✅

No need for assistance

97.4% 1,565

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Oakbank Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.5% 205

—

Not a volunteer

69.5% 467

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oakbank Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.1%

$450-$599/mo

4.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.5%

$800-$999/mo

2.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oakbank How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.4%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

2.2%

Truck

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Oakbank Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

23.2%

2 vehicles

39.9%

3 vehicles

19.3%

4+ vehicles

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Oakbank Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.3%

2 bedrooms

11.9%

3 bedrooms

43.9%

4 bedrooms

36.1%

5 bedrooms

5.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Oakbank Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

35.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oakbank Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,595

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oakbank Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Oakbank Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oakbank Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.1%

Couple — no children

35.0%

Couple — no children under 15

18.1%

One parent — no children under 15

7.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oakbank Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.3% 29

👤

Never served

95.7% 638

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Oakbank Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 106

—

Did not provide

84.2% 563

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oakbank Children Ever Born

No children

29.7%

1 child

12.3%

2 children

35.7%

3 children

17.7%

4 children

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Oakbank When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2016

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Oakbank Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.2%

5–14 hours

33.0%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

9.6%

Did not do domestic work

14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Oakbank Household Size

1 person

21.1%

2 persons

43.0%

3 persons

9.9%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oakbank Where Residents Moved From

Same address

708

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Oakbank Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

95.9%

Step family — no other children

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oakbank Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft

Property Damage

Homicide

Break & Enter

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Oakbank Schools

schools nearby

government

1015

avg ICSEA score

654

total students

Woodside Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 317 students

1036

ICSEA

Oakbank School Government

Combined · R-12 · 337 students

993

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Oakbank Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,024/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Oakbank

Your weekly income

≈ $8,771/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,684/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Oakbank vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,298 Income: $708/wk Rent: $283/wk

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Pop: 1,293 Income: $934/wk Rent: $361/wk

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Pop: 1,291 Income: $604/wk Rent: $242/wk

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Pop: 1,275 Income: $752/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Pop: 1,274 Income: $784/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakbank

What is the population of Oakbank SA?

The population of Oakbank SA is 865 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 32.1 people per km².Oakbank is ranked #4,174 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oakbank?

The median personal income in Oakbank SA is $889 per week, or $46,228 per year.The median household income is $2,024 per week.Family income is $2,419 per week.Oakbank is ranked #2,257 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oakbank?

Median rent in Oakbank SA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Oakbank ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oakbank?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakbank SA is $1,824. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oakbank?

The median age in Oakbank SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oakbank a good suburb to live in?

Oakbank is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 865.The median income is $889/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41064. All dollar figures in AUD.