Oakdale

This is a young area where 21.1% of residents are children under 15, a figure much higher than most similar places. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.8% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.9% born here. Only 9.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 86.5% of the community. While 5.5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 57.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 27.8%.

Household incomes are quite high, with a typical weekly income of $2,083. This is a little above the national figure, and 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health trends are mostly in line with the rest of the country, though those with long-term health conditions (26.1%) are a little below the national figure.

There is a strong focus on home life, with 28.5% of people caring for children unpaid and 27.6% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the state average.

First Nations people in Oakdale are typically younger than those in other areas, with a typical age of 20. While household incomes are well above the national average, the unemployment rate is much higher at 18.6%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is a little above the national average, and 64.7% of households are couples with children.

Most people live in separate houses (96.7%), and nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This preference for large homes is far above the national average, though typical mortgage payments are also a little higher than usual.

The area is very car-reliant, with 58.1% of people driving to work and 0% using public transport to commute. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most other similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 62.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Construction is the most common industry, employing 20.3% of the workforce.

Oakdale is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.6. Access to health services is particularly limited, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of such services.