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The Oaks NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Oaks, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Oaks NSW is 2,982 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Oaks is $910 per week ($47,320 per year). Median rent in The Oaks is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). The Oaks has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. The Oaks has a population density of 76.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in The Oaks is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Oaks is $2,383.
There were 14 recorded offences in The Oaks in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).
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The Oaks Population
The Oaks Median Income & Rent
The Oaks Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
The Oaks Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Oaks Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Oaks Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Oaks Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Oaks Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Oaks Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
The Oaks Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Oaks Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Oaks Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Oaks Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Oaks Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Oaks Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Oaks Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Oaks Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Oaks School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Oaks Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Oaks Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Oaks Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Oaks How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Oaks Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Oaks Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Oaks Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Oaks Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Oaks Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Oaks Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Oaks Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Oaks Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
The Oaks Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Oaks Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Oaks When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Oaks Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Oaks Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Oaks Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Oaks Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Oaks Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
The Oaks Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oaks
What is the population of The Oaks NSW?
The population of The Oaks NSW is 2,982 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 76.6 people per km².The Oaks is ranked #2,422 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Oaks?
The median personal income in The Oaks NSW is $910 per week, or $47,320 per year.The median household income is $2,265 per week.Family income is $2,386 per week.The Oaks is ranked #2,013 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Oaks?
Median rent in The Oaks NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Oaks ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Oaks?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Oaks NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in The Oaks?
The median age in The Oaks NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Oaks a good suburb to live in?
The Oaks is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,982.The median income is $910/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 13847. All dollar figures in AUD.