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Oran Park
13 km²
A massive shift in population has seen nearly 75% of Oran Park residents move here in the last five years. It is a young, affluent community where the typical resident is just 30. With almost 30% of the population being children, the area is defined by large families living in spacious, mostly detached homes. This growth has created a high-earning hub in Greater Sydney with a strong international presence.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is far younger than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 30 and a children's population (29.9%) that is far above the national figure.
Oran Park is very diverse, with 34.1% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Indian.
Language diversity is high, as 38.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Punjabi, Arabic, and Hindi are the most common alternative languages.
Religious residents are more common here than elsewhere, with only 20.1% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 65.5% of residents completing Year 12, a result well above the state and national averages. Many adults hold degrees in management, commerce, or engineering.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,349. About 30.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the national figure.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 18.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 41.1% of people providing this support, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level.
First Nations residents in Oran Park have a typical personal income of $955, which is far above the national figure. The group is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 19.
Homes are larger than usual, averaging 3.3 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 72.3% of families.
The area consists mostly of large detached houses, with 90.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $530.
Cars are the main way to get around, though 28.2% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. Most homes have at least two vehicles.
The population is highly mobile, with 74.6% of residents moving to the area in the last five years, far above the state average.
The workforce is active, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.
While almost every home is within a short walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than the state average, particularly for accessing health services and groceries.