Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Oaks Estate ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Oaks Estate, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Oaks Estate ACT is 375 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oaks Estate is $946 per week ($49,192 per year). Median rent in Oaks Estate is $220 per week ($953 per month). Oaks Estate has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Oaks Estate has a population density of 918.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oaks Estate is Afghanistan. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oaks Estate is $1,575.

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Oaks Estate Population

residents (Census 2021)

Oaks Estate Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$946/wk

$49,192 per year

#1653 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,575/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Oaks Estate Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.4% (232) Female 38.6% (146)

Population Density

918.0

people per km²

375 people · 0.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,166

Family income/wk

Oaks Estate 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Oaks Estate Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

35.1% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

64.9% 48 dwellings

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

Oaks Estate Country of Birth

Australia

87.3%

Afghanistan

7.7%

India

2.8%

China

2.1%

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

Oaks Estate Religion

No Religion

40.0%

Not stated

26.4%

Catholic

10.0%

Islam

9.4%

Anglican

5.8%

Other Religions Tot

3.6%

Othr Rel Sikhism

2.5%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oaks Estate Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Oaks Estate Languages Spoken at Home

Other

35.0%

Urdu

15.0%

Japan

15.0%

IAL Punjabi

10.0%

IAL Nepali

10.0%

Mandarin

7.5%

Tamil

7.5%

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

Oaks Estate Employment

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Employed full-time

44.4% 106 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 37 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 8 people

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Not in labour force

36.8% 88 people

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

Oaks Estate Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.7%

Certificate III/IV

29.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Postgraduate Degree

11.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.2%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Oaks Estate Occupation

Professionals

29.3%

Community & Personal Service

17.2%

Managers

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.1%

Labourers

10.1%

Sales Workers

6.1%

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

Oaks Estate Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.9%

Engineering

17.7%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Creative Arts

11.5%

Information Technology

9.4%

Health

9.4%

Education

4.2%

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

Oaks Estate Dwelling Types

Separate house

71.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oaks Estate Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.7%

$4,000+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oaks Estate Marital Status

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Married

37.3% 119

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Separated

4.4% 14

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Divorced

13.5% 43

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Widowed

2.5% 8

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Never married

42.3% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oaks Estate Ancestry

Australian

23.3%

Other

21.1%

English

20.1%

Irish

11.0%

Scottish

7.8%

Chinese

4.5%

German

3.5%

Italian

2.3%

Polish

2.3%

Croatian

2.0%

Hungarian

1.3%

Maori

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oaks Estate School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

36.6%

Primary — Government

26.8%

Pre-school

14.6%

Primary — Catholic

14.6%

Vocational Education

7.3%

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

Oaks Estate Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 24

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No need for assistance

95.8% 551

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

Oaks Estate Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.4% 45

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Not a volunteer

81.6% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oaks Estate Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oaks Estate How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.8%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

2.9%

Walked only

2.9%

Car (passenger)

2.2%

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

Oaks Estate Car Ownership

0 vehicles

16.0%

1 vehicle

40.0%

2 vehicles

27.2%

3 vehicles

4.8%

4+ vehicles

12.0%

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

Oaks Estate Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

32.6%

2 bedrooms

18.5%

3 bedrooms

37.8%

4 bedrooms

6.7%

5 bedrooms

4.4%

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

Oaks Estate Population Mobility

34.4%

moved in the last year

51.7%

moved in the last 5 years

8.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oaks Estate Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

558

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oaks Estate Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Heart disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Oaks Estate Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oaks Estate Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.6%

Couple — no children

24.7%

Couple — no children under 15

15.7%

One parent — children under 15

12.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oaks Estate Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.2% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.2% 3

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Previously served

4.4% 11

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Never served

93.2% 232

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Oaks Estate Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 33

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Did not provide

86.6% 213

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oaks Estate Children Ever Born

No children

35.6%

1 child

18.9%

2 children

23.3%

3 children

13.3%

4 children

5.6%

5+ children

3.3%

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

Oaks Estate When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Oaks Estate Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

9.3%

30+ hours

5.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.3%

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

Oaks Estate Household Size

1 person

47.5%

2 persons

20.6%

3 persons

14.9%

4 persons

9.9%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oaks Estate Where Residents Moved From

Same address

189

Moved from ACT

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

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

Oaks Estate Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oaks Estate Schools

schools nearby

government

997

avg ICSEA score

3,466

total students

Finigan School of Distance Education Government

Combined · K-12 · 84 students

1067

ICSEA

St Gregory's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 730 students

1056

ICSEA

Queanbeyan East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 280 students

1031

ICSEA

Queanbeyan Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 361 students

997

ICSEA

Queanbeyan West Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 387 students

988

ICSEA

Karabar High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 723 students

982

ICSEA

Queanbeyan High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 448 students

967

ICSEA

Tirriwirri School Government

Combined · U · 34 students

944

ICSEA

Queanbeyan South Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 419 students

939

ICSEA

St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street Campus Catholic

Primary

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

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Oaks Estate Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,542/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Oaks Estate

Your weekly income

≈ $6,682/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $1,322/wk

Rent share 14.3%

Oaks Estate vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in ACT

Hall

Pop: 298 Income: $1,110/wk Rent: $375/wk

Uriarra Village

Pop: 309 Income: $1,580/wk Rent: $410/wk

Hume

Pop: 395 Income: $725/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oaks Estate

What is the population of Oaks Estate ACT?

The population of Oaks Estate ACT is 375 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 918.0 people per km².Oaks Estate is ranked #5,542 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oaks Estate?

The median personal income in Oaks Estate ACT is $946 per week, or $49,192 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Oaks Estate is ranked #1,653 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oaks Estate?

Median rent in Oaks Estate ACT is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Oaks Estate ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oaks Estate?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oaks Estate ACT is $1,575. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oaks Estate?

The median age in Oaks Estate ACT is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oaks Estate a good suburb to live in?

Oaks Estate is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 375.The median income is $946/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 80104. All dollar figures in AUD.