Oakville
A population of 2,027 sits within a strongly detached, family-oriented housing market. Separate houses account for 98.8% of dwellings, while 70.2% have four or more bedrooms, making Oakville materially different from the more compact urban form of nearby Rouse Hill. The median age is 44, which is 4 years above the national figure, and household income ranks at the 89.7th percentile. A high 34.4% work-from-home rate also fits the suburb's spacious residential profile, while its low density of 133.8 people per square kilometre helps explain the reliance on private vehicles.
Local council: Hawkesbury
Population
2,027
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,368/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
277
Oakville suits buyers seeking space, privacy and established housing rather than apartment living. Separate houses represent 98.8% of dwellings and 70.2% contain four or more bedrooms, compared with only 1.2% apartments. Ownership is relatively secure, with 53.3% of homes owned outright and 28.9% being purchased with a mortgage. Mortgage repayments average $2,500 monthly, equal to 24.4% of household income, so the typical owner profile appears less financially stretched than households facing much higher repayment shares. The trade-off is a limited choice of compact homes, making Oakville less suitable than denser suburbs for buyers prioritising low-maintenance properties.
For Buyers
Oakville suits buyers seeking space, privacy and established housing rather than apartment living. Separate houses represent 98.8% of dwellings and 70.2% contain four or more bedrooms, compared with only 1.2% apartments. Ownership is relatively secure, with 53.3% of homes owned outright and 28.9% being purchased with a mortgage. Mortgage repayments average $2,500 monthly, equal to 24.4% of household income, so the typical owner profile appears less financially stretched than households facing much higher repayment shares. The trade-off is a limited choice of compact homes, making Oakville less suitable than denser suburbs for buyers prioritising low-maintenance properties.
For Investors
The investment case is centred on detached family housing, not units. Weekly rent is $600, vacancy is 4.2%, and only 15.6% of residents rent, compared with 53.3% who own outright. That low rental share can mean a smaller tenant pool than in apartment-heavy suburbs, although the 98.8% separate-house proportion supports a clear family-house niche. Development activity is substantial at 273 applications over 12 months, so investors should check whether nearby additions are likely to increase competition. Construction accounts for 22.9% of local employment, reinforcing the suburb's housing and trades character, while careful property selection matters more than assuming every dwelling will perform equally.
Development Activity
Total DAs
795
Last 12 Months
277
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+66.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Oakville
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Oakville has an older and more settled demographic profile than the national average. The median age is 44, or 4 years above the national figure, while the average household size is 3.3 people, 0.8 above the national level. University attainment is 23.0%, which is 7.1 percentage points below the national comparison, and the overseas-born share is 16.9%, 4.7 points below national levels. English ancestry is recorded for 637 people and Maltese ancestry for 393, followed by Irish at 154 and Scottish at 152. Couples with children make up 51.1% of families, compared with 38.4% couples without children, helping explain the demand for larger homes.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.8%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
1.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Oakville's housing stock is unusually consistent: 98.8% of dwellings are separate houses and 70.2% have four or more bedrooms, compared with 1.2% apartments and 25.0% three-bedroom homes. Tenure is weighted toward ownership, with 53.3% owned outright, 28.9% mortgaged and 15.6% rented. Weekly rent is $600, while average mortgage repayments are $2,500 per month. Compared with apartment-led areas, this mix provides more internal and outdoor space but less choice for singles or buyers seeking smaller properties. The 3.3-person average household size supports the predominance of larger dwellings, and the 4.2% vacancy rate indicates some available rental flexibility.
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $600.
$830
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $850 · units $560
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$876
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.2%
Unoccupied
26
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
51.1%
Couples with children
38.4%
Couples, no children
9.5%
Single parent
570
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is Oakville's largest employment industry at 22.9%, well above education at 11.3%, healthcare at 10.0%, manufacturing at 8.8% and professional or technical work at 8.2%. This emphasis is consistent with a low-density suburb dominated by separate houses and ongoing property activity. Trades are the largest occupation group at 200 workers, followed by clerical and administrative roles at 175 and managers at 171, compared with 134 professionals and 90 machinery or driver workers. Unemployment is 2.7% and labour-force participation is 61.9%, while 56.8% of workers are employed full time. Compared with knowledge-sector suburbs, Oakville has a more practical, construction-linked employment base.
Unemployment
2.7%
Labour Force
1,044
Unemployed
28
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.8%
Part-time
31.8%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
1,016
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.0%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
16.9%
Dwellings
590
Transport to Work
Oakville provides a low-density lifestyle, but daily travel is strongly car-oriented. Drivers account for 59.2% of commuting, compared with 3.1% who walk or cycle, while 34.4% work from home. That pattern can suit households seeking space and flexible work arrangements, but it makes access to jobs, shopping and services more dependent on private vehicles than in denser centres. Oakville has 1 local school, Oakville Public School, a government primary school; families should confirm catchment boundaries and enrolment conditions against the exact address. Compared with a suburb containing several school sectors, the local education choice is narrow. The 44-year median age and 3.3-person household size reinforce its settled family profile.
Drive
59.2%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
34.4%
Growth Outlook
Oakville's growth is currently visible through 273 development applications over the last 12 months, a substantial level for a population of 2,027. The activity includes residential changes and swimming-pool applications, suggesting incremental investment in established properties rather than a clearly measured shift toward apartment density. Compared with a static housing market, this level of activity points to continued renovation, replacement and site improvement. The suburb remains anchored by 98.8% separate houses and 70.2% four-bedroom-plus dwellings, so future change is more likely to preserve a family-oriented form than create a compact centre. High residential stability, with 86.5% of residents staying at the same address and 13.5% turnover, may moderate the pace of demographic change.
Population trend: Hawkesbury council area
Oakville sits in the Hawkesbury council area. These are the council area's residents, not Oakville's.
Residents 2025
69,299
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.5%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Oakville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakville a good suburb to live in?
Oakville can suit households wanting space, larger homes and a settled environment. It has 2,027 residents, a median age of 44 and 98.8% separate houses. Compared with denser suburbs, commuting is more car-dependent at 59.2%, but 34.4% work from home.
What is the median house price in Oakville?
A current median house price should be checked against recent Oakville sales before making a decision. The suburb is 98.8% separate houses, with 70.2% containing four or more bedrooms and 53.3% owned outright. Compared with apartment-led markets, the sale mix can produce a different price result.
What schools are in Oakville?
Oakville has 1 local school identified as Oakville Public School, a government primary school. Compared with suburbs containing several school sectors, the local choice is narrower. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone, transport arrangements and available places for an address with an average household size of 3.3 people.
Is Oakville safe?
Safety should be checked using current street-level incident information around the exact address rather than relying on suburb impressions. Oakville has 2,027 residents and an 86.5% same-address retention rate, compared with a more transient community this suggests a settled population. Review recent police incidents before deciding.
Is Oakville good for property investment?
Oakville may suit investors targeting detached family rentals, with weekly rent of $600 and 4.2% vacancy. However, only 15.6% of households rent, compared with 53.3% owning outright, which can mean a smaller tenant pool than in apartment-heavy areas. There were 273 development applications in 12 months.
How is Oakville's population changing?
Oakville currently has 2,027 residents and a settled mobility profile: 86.5% stayed at the same address and 13.5% changed address. Compared with a highly transient suburb, this points to gradual rather than rapid household turnover. The 273 development applications recorded over 12 months may still change the housing mix over time.
What development is happening in Oakville?
Oakville recorded 273 development applications over 12 months, including residential changes and swimming-pool work. Compared with a low-activity market, that indicates ongoing investment in established properties. The suburb remains 98.8% separate houses, so activity currently appears more compatible with incremental housing improvement than a major apartment-led shift.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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