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Oran Park
13 km²
A massive 44.5% population growth since 2021 marks Oran Park as one of the fastest expanding areas in the region. This is a very young community where the typical resident is just 30, and nearly 30% of people are children under 15. The area is defined by high-income families living in large, modern detached homes, with a notable blend of Australian and overseas backgrounds. It is a rapidly developing hub that feels distinctively geared toward young professionals and growing families.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The community is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 30 and a very small senior population of just 5.2%. Children under 15 make up 29.9% of the population, which is far above the national average.
Oran Park is culturally diverse, with 34.1% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Indian and Italian ancestries are among the most common alongside Australian and English roots.
Language diversity is high, as 38.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the 22.3% national figure. Punjabi, Arabic, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with 51.6% of people identifying as Christian. Only 20.1% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The workforce is well-qualified, with 65.5% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and the area has some of the largest school enrolments for its level.
Household incomes are well above the national figure, with the typical weekly household income reaching $2,349. Around 30.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.
Residents are generally in good health, with long-term health conditions reported at 18.1%, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 41.1% of people providing this support, far above the national average. However, volunteering is among the lowest for its level at 6.9%.
First Nations residents in Oran Park are notably younger than the national average with a typical age of 19. They also achieve higher outcomes than most areas, with a Year 12 completion rate of 48.1% and much higher typical personal incomes.
Homes are typically large and full, with 3.3 people per home and 72.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the national average.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While most are owned with a mortgage, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $530, which is well above the national figure.
Car dependency is very high, as only 1.8% of people use public transport to commute and almost every home owns a vehicle. Working from home is also common, at 28.2%.
The population is highly mobile, with 74.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.
More adults are working or looking for work here (70.2%) than in most similar areas. Professional roles and healthcare and social assistance are the most common occupations and industries.
Oran Park is a high-advantage area, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has a strong business presence with 1,676 companies and has seen massive population growth since 2021.
The area receives 957mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm. Maximum temperatures are about the same as the state average.
While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, other amenities are harder to reach. Access to health services and groceries on foot is far below the state average.