Oakhurst
At 44.3% born overseas, more than double the national share and 22.7 points above it, Oakhurst reads as a migrant-anchored corner of Western Sydney, with Filipino ancestry (1,305 residents) outranking English (1,113). The household income percentile of 79.3 places it well above average, yet the $942,000 median house price keeps the mortgage-to-income ratio at a comfortable 22.2%. The detached-house dominance is near-total at 94.9%, and average household size of 3.3 sits 0.8 above national, pointing to family formation rather than the childless professional pattern of inner suburbs. With a median age of 34, six years younger than the national figure, this is a working-family base built on three and four bedroom homes (94.9% of stock combined).
Population
6,947
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,097/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
36
Median House
$942K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $942,000 median buys a near-guaranteed detached house here, since separate houses make up 94.9% of stock and apartments just 0.9%. Three-bedroom homes (54.2%) and four-plus-bedroom homes (40.7%) together account for almost the entire market, so buyers are choosing family-scale dwellings rather than units. Prices rose from $925,000 in 2024 to $973,000 in 2025, a 5.2% one-year gain, signalling steady rather than speculative demand. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,013, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.2%, below the 30% stress threshold because household income sits in the 79.3rd percentile. With 50.6% of homes already under mortgage and only 27.2% rented, this is owner-occupier territory where new buyers compete with established families rather than investors.
For Buyers
The $942,000 median buys a near-guaranteed detached house here, since separate houses make up 94.9% of stock and apartments just 0.9%. Three-bedroom homes (54.2%) and four-plus-bedroom homes (40.7%) together account for almost the entire market, so buyers are choosing family-scale dwellings rather than units. Prices rose from $925,000 in 2024 to $973,000 in 2025, a 5.2% one-year gain, signalling steady rather than speculative demand. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,013, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.2%, below the 30% stress threshold because household income sits in the 79.3rd percentile. With 50.6% of homes already under mortgage and only 27.2% rented, this is owner-occupier territory where new buyers compete with established families rather than investors.
For Investors
Investors face a thin rental market: only 27.2% of homes are rented, below the national norm, while the 1.8% vacancy rate is tight enough to support rent stability. Weekly rent of $418 against the $942,000 median produces a gross yield near 2.3%, modest because capital values have run ahead of rents. The 5.2% price gain from 2024 to 2025 favours capital growth over income returns. Development activity is moderate at 34 applications in 12 months, several being secondary dwellings, which suggests granny-flat plays rather than apartment supply. The 94.9% detached-house base limits high-density product, so the realistic position is a family home let to one of the area's larger households, where average size of 3.3 exceeds national by 0.8.
Development Activity
Total DAs
150
Last 12 Months
36
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Oakhurst iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Richard Johnson Anglican College
K-12 · 1028 students
Demographics
Oakhurst skews young and migrant: the median age of 34 is six years below the national median, and 44.3% were born overseas, 22.7 points above national. Filipino ancestry leads at 1,305 residents, ahead of English (1,113) and Indian (596), a Western Sydney migration pattern rather than an Anglo-Celtic one. Hindi (140), Arabic (139) and Urdu (120) top the non-English languages. University qualification at 36.0% runs 5.9 points above national, higher than the blue-collar occupation mix might suggest. Households are family-centred: couples with children (2,589) outnumber couples without (927) nearly three to one, and average size of 3.3 sits 0.8 above national. Christianity (3,877) leads on faith, ahead of Islam (724) and Hinduism (450).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.9%
Houses
4.2%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure here leans firmly to ownership: 50.6% of homes carry a mortgage and 22.3% are owned outright, leaving renters at 27.2%, below the national average. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 94.9%, with semi-detached at 4.2% and apartments a negligible 0.9%. Three-bedroom homes (54.2%) and four-plus-bedroom homes (40.7%) dominate, while two-bedroom dwellings are scarce at 4.2%, so the housing is sized for families rather than singles or downsizers. The median rose from $925,000 in 2024 to $973,000 in 2025, a 5.2% gain. Despite the $942,000 median, mortgage-to-income sits at 22.2% and rent-to-income at 19.9%, both below stress thresholds, because household income reaches the 79.3rd percentile nationally. That affordability buffer explains the high mortgage uptake.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,013
Rent / wk
$418
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$824
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
1.8%
Unoccupied
36
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
15.3%
Couples, no children
6,063
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 21.2% of workers (413 people), more than double the next sector, Manufacturing at 10.2% (198), followed by Transport at 9.1% (177), Retail at 8.3% and Education at 7.9%. The occupation mix is blue-collar weighted: Professionals (526) narrowly lead, but Clerical/Admin (501), Machinery Operators and Drivers (487) and Labourers (386) together far outnumber them, consistent with the Transport and Manufacturing base. Full-time employment runs at 69.8% (1,896 workers), while unemployment of 5.7% sits above the national average, a soft spot for an otherwise high-income area. Personal income of $824 a week trails the household figure of $2,097, showing income depends on multiple earners per home rather than high individual pay.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.8%
Part-time
24.5%
Participation
52.6%
Employed
2,717
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.0%
Postgraduate
6.7%
Born Overseas
44.3%
Dwellings
1,995
Transport to Work
Oakhurst is car-dependent: 86.8% of commuters drive, well above typical metro rates, while public transport carries just 3.7% and walking or cycling only 1.4%, reflecting a low-density detached layout at 3,427 people per square kilometre. The trade-off is space, with 94.9% of homes detached and household size of 3.3 above national, suiting families who prioritise a yard over transit access. Housing affordability is a livability strength here: mortgage-to-income of 22.2% and rent-to-income of 19.9% both sit below stress thresholds, unusual given the $942,000 median, because household income reaches the 79.3rd percentile. The diverse migrant base, with 44.3% born overseas and Filipino, English and Indian communities prominent, supports established cultural networks for new arrivals.
Drive
86.8%
Public Transport
3.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Oakhurst compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakhurst a good suburb to live in?
Oakhurst suits families who want space and affordability relative to income. Household income reaches the 79.3rd percentile nationally, yet mortgage-to-income stays at 22.2%, below stress levels. Homes are 94.9% detached and average household size of 3.3 is above national. The trade-off is car dependence, with 86.8% driving to work and only 3.7% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Oakhurst?
The median house price is $942,000 based on 2024-2025 data. Prices rose from $925,000 in 2024 to $973,000 in 2025, a 5.2% one-year gain. Weekly rent averages $418 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,013, which is a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.2%, comfortable for an area in the 79.3rd income percentile.
What schools are in Oakhurst?
School-level enrolment data is not available in this dataset for Oakhurst, so specific schools cannot be listed. The suburb does skew young, with a median age of 34, six years below the national median, and couples with children (2,589) outnumber couples without children (927) nearly three to one, indicating strong demand for nearby schooling.
Is Oakhurst safe?
Verified crime statistics are not available in this dataset for Oakhurst, so a safety rating cannot be given from the data. The suburb is a high-retention area where 84.4% of residents stayed put over the period and turnover is only 15.6%, a pattern more typical of settled family neighbourhoods than transient ones. For current figures, check NSW BOCSAR data directly.
Is Oakhurst good for property investment?
Returns lean toward capital growth over yield. The median rose 5.2% from 2024 to 2025, but rent of $418 a week on a $942,000 median gives a gross yield near 2.3%. The rental pool is shallow at 27.2% of homes, though the 1.8% vacancy rate is tight. With 94.9% detached stock, the main play is a family house or a secondary dwelling.
How is Oakhurst's population changing?
Oakhurst is a settled, family-driven suburb. The median age of 34 is six years below national, average household size of 3.3 is 0.8 above national, and 84.4% of residents stayed put over the period. Migration keeps feeding demand, with 44.3% born overseas, 22.7 points above national, and 34 development applications lodged in 12 months reflect ongoing infill.
What languages are spoken in Oakhurst?
With 44.3% of residents born overseas, 22.7 points above the national share, Oakhurst is linguistically diverse. The top non-English languages are Hindi (140 speakers), Arabic (139), Urdu (120), Punjabi (95) and Samoan (68). Filipino ancestry leads the suburb at 1,305 residents, ahead of English at 1,113 and Indian at 596.
How much development is happening in Oakhurst?
Oakhurst recorded 34 development applications over the past 12 months, a moderate level for a 2.03 square kilometre suburb. Recent activity skews toward secondary dwellings and new house construction rather than apartments, consistent with the 94.9% detached housing base. This points to granny-flat and infill activity rather than high-density redevelopment.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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