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Oakwood NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Oakwood, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Oakwood NSW is 178 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oakwood is $855 per week ($44,460 per year). Median rent in Oakwood is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Oakwood has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Oakwood has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakwood is $1,200.

There were 1 recorded offences in Oakwood 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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Oakwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Oakwood Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$855/wk

$44,460 per year

#2698 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Oakwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (93) Female 48.3% (87)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

178 people · 152.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Oakwood 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Oakwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.1% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.9% 22 dwellings

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

Oakwood Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Oakwood Religion

Anglican

30.3%

No Religion

27.9%

Catholic

15.8%

Not stated

10.9%

Uniting Church

7.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Pentecostal

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oakwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.2%

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

Oakwood Employment

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Employed full-time

56.0% 65 people

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Employed part-time

19.8% 23 people

🏠

Not in labour force

24.1% 28 people

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

Oakwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.2%

Bachelor Degree

15.4%

Certificate I/II

13.5%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

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

Oakwood Occupation

Managers

27.9%

Labourers

20.9%

Professionals

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Sales Workers

9.3%

Community & Personal Service

9.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.0%

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

Oakwood Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Engineering

17.8%

Health

15.6%

Education

13.3%

Architecture & Building

13.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.9%

Society & Culture

8.9%

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

Oakwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oakwood Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

14.0%

$800-$999/wk

16.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.0%

$4,000+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oakwood Marital Status

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Married

69.4% 86

↔️

Separated

6.5% 8

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Divorced

5.6% 7

👤

Never married

18.5% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oakwood Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

31.6%

Scottish

12.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.8%

Irish

8.3%

German

3.9%

Other

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oakwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

39.0%

Primary — Government

24.4%

Pre-school

17.1%

Secondary — Government

9.8%

Secondary — Catholic

9.8%

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

Oakwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.2% 7

✅

No need for assistance

97.8% 313

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

Oakwood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.5% 14

—

Not a volunteer

87.5% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oakwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

42.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oakwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.5%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Walked only

6.5%

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

Oakwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.6%

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

33.9%

4+ vehicles

4.8%

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

Oakwood Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

37.9%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

15.2%

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

Oakwood Population Mobility

15.4%

moved in the last year

41.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oakwood Indigenous Population

9.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

273

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oakwood Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Oakwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

8.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oakwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.1%

Couple — no children

36.6%

One parent — children under 15

14.1%

Couple — no children under 15

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oakwood Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 5

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Never served

95.7% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Oakwood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

20.0% 25

—

Did not provide

80.0% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oakwood Children Ever Born

No children

36.2%

2 children

19.1%

3 children

31.9%

4 children

12.8%

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

Oakwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.0%

5–14 hours

33.9%

15–29 hours

21.7%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

15.7%

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

Oakwood Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

47.6%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

6.3%

5 persons

11.1%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oakwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

132

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Oakwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

63.6%

Step family — no other children

22.7%

Blended family — no other children

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oakwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Oakwood Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.6%

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

If you earn X in Oakwood

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,302/wk

Rent share 16.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $689/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $60/wk

Buronga

Income: $772/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $57/wk

Moree

Income: $851/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $30/wk

Leeton

Income: $763/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $10/wk

Narromine

Income: $710/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $821/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $10/wk

Cobar

Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $60/wk

South Albury

Income: $775/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $60/wk

Oakwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Warraderry

Pop: 89 Income: $575/wk Rent: $185/wk

Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina - NSW)

Pop: 89 Income: $345/wk Rent: $210/wk

Dirnaseer

Pop: 89 Income: $756/wk Rent: $140/wk

Glenbawn

Pop: 89 Income: $1,166/wk Rent: $270/wk

Goobarragandra

Pop: 89 Income: $778/wk Rent: $200/wk

Hobbys Yards

Pop: 89 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $160/wk

Compare Oakwood (NSW)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakwood

What is the population of Oakwood NSW?

The population of Oakwood NSW is 178 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Oakwood is ranked #7,281 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oakwood?

The median personal income in Oakwood NSW is $855 per week, or $44,460 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Oakwood is ranked #2,698 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oakwood?

Median rent in Oakwood NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Oakwood ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oakwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakwood NSW is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oakwood?

The median age in Oakwood NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oakwood a good suburb to live in?

Oakwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 178.The median income is $855/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% 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: 13072. All dollar figures in AUD.