Oran Park
Oran Park's most surprising marker is a 14,345.9% population change across the wider area over 10 years, while the suburb itself now has 17,624 residents. With a median age of 30, 82.7% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms and household income at the 89.2 percentile, it is younger and more family-oriented than the national profile. Compared with nearby Narellan, the newer urban form leans more heavily to large detached homes, with 87.2% separate houses. That mix is driven by young families moving into a high-growth mortgage belt, although affordability worsened from 19.6% in 2011 to 51.7% in 2021.
Population
17,624
Median Age
30.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,349/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
447
Oran Park suits buyers seeking newer, larger homes, but the main trade-off is exposure to mortgage costs. The typical mortgage payment is $2,626 per month, compared with weekly rent of $530, while 54.4% of households are paying off a mortgage and only 8.0% own outright. A separate house is the dominant choice at 87.2%, and 82.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, which supports families but can lift purchase and running costs above smaller-home markets. Mortgage repayments equal 25.8% of household income, while household income ranks at the 89.2 percentile, above the national midpoint. Buyers should budget for transport and utilities because car use is also high.
For Buyers
Oran Park suits buyers seeking newer, larger homes, but the main trade-off is exposure to mortgage costs. The typical mortgage payment is $2,626 per month, compared with weekly rent of $530, while 54.4% of households are paying off a mortgage and only 8.0% own outright. A separate house is the dominant choice at 87.2%, and 82.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, which supports families but can lift purchase and running costs above smaller-home markets. Mortgage repayments equal 25.8% of household income, while household income ranks at the 89.2 percentile, above the national midpoint. Buyers should budget for transport and utilities because car use is also high.
For Investors
The investment case is supported by a large renter base, strong construction activity and continuing migration demand. Renting accounts for 36.0% of households, well above outright ownership at 8.0%, and the weekly rent is $530. A 5.0% vacancy rate suggests tenants have more choice than in a tightly constrained market, so property presentation and pricing remain important. Development activity reached 447 applications over 12 months, adding supply but also reinforcing the suburb's expanding catchment. The wider-area growth trend is 6.18% annually and is driven by internal migration, while rents have increased by 235.4% across the measured period. Investors should compare newer stock carefully because abundant construction can moderate scarcity premiums.
Development Activity
Total DAs
2,351
Last 12 Months
447
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-18.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Oran Park
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Oran Park has a young, family-heavy population, with a median age of 30, which is 10 years below the national comparison. Average household size is 3.3 people, or 0.8 above the national figure, and couples with children make up 60.5% of families. Overseas-born residents account for 35.4%, 13.8 percentage points above the national level, while university attendance is 38.7%, 8.6 points above the national comparison. English, Indian and Italian are prominent ancestry groups, with counts of 3,318, 1,546 and 1,221 respectively. Punjabi, Arabic and Nepali are among the leading listed languages, reflecting a population that is more culturally varied than a typical outer suburban profile. The age and household pattern helps explain demand for larger homes and local schools.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.2%
Houses
11.7%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Oran Park is overwhelmingly a detached-home market: 87.2% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 11.7% semi-detached homes and 1.1% apartments. Four or more bedrooms account for 82.7% of dwellings, far higher than the shares for 3 bedrooms at 8.8% and 2 bedrooms at 4.8%. Tenure is weighted toward households with debt, with 54.4% paying a mortgage, 36.0% renting and 8.0% owning outright. The $2,626 monthly mortgage and $530 weekly rent reflect a family-sized housing market, while mortgage repayments represent 25.8% of income and rent represents 22.6%. Compared with nearby Narellan, Oran Park has a newer and more large-lot-oriented housing profile.
Mortgage / mo
$2,626
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $530.
$750
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $770 · units $520
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$1,026
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.0%
Unoccupied
269
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
60.5%
Couples with children
24.6%
Couples, no children
14.1%
Single parent
4,741
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest industry at 19.0%, employing 1,072 people, followed by construction at 11.4% with 644, education at 10.5% with 592, retail at 7.7% with 436 and public administration at 7.0% with 397. The occupation mix is led by professionals at 1,788, clerical and administrative workers at 1,205, trades at 1,046 and managers at 1,028. Labour-force participation is 70.2%, unemployment is 5.0% and 61.0% of workers are full-time, supporting household earning capacity. SEIFA results sit above the middle decile overall: IEO is 6, IRSD is 7 and IRSAD is 8, while IER reaches the 10th decile. That gap suggests economic resources are stronger than education and occupation measures, consistent with a mortgage-belt population earning solid household incomes but still building local professional depth.
Unemployment
5.0%
Labour Force
8,665
Unemployed
429
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.0%
Part-time
26.8%
Participation
70.2%
Employed
8,236
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
38.7%
Postgraduate
11.0%
Born Overseas
35.4%
Dwellings
5,145
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented: 59.8% of residents drive to work, compared with 2.2% using public transport and 0.6% walking or cycling. A further 34.1% work from home, which can reduce commuting pressure but increases the importance of home space and local services. Three local government schools provide a published mix of 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school: Barramurra Public School, Oran Park Public School and Oran Park High School. Families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cut across new estates. Socioeconomic measures are above the middle range, with an IRSAD decile of 8 and an IRSD decile of 7, while the population of 17,624 supports a growing local service base. Compared with more established nearby centres, Oran Park offers newer facilities but remains more dependent on cars.
Drive
59.8%
Public Transport
2.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
34.1%
Population Forecast
+6.18%/yr
(+1,588 people/yr)
High GrowthOran Park is operating in a high-growth phase, with an annual trend of 6.18% driven primarily by internal migration. Population change across the wider area reaches 14,345.9% over 10 years, indicating a much faster expansion pattern than established suburbs. The trajectory is labelled Mixed rather than uniformly upward: the young share has increased by 15.1 percentage points, compared with only 0.3 points for the senior share, while the working share has fallen by 11.0 points. Affordability worsened from 19.6% in 2011 to 51.7% in 2021, a substantially higher burden than before. The gentrification score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying, so current change is better explained by new housing and incoming families than by an inner-suburban transition.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+164
Net Internal / yr
+1,448
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Oran Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oran Park a good suburb to live in?
Oran Park suits households wanting newer, larger homes and local schools. The median age is 30, 82.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, and 87.2% are separate houses. Car dependence is high at 59.8%, so commuting patterns should be considered.
What is the median house price in Oran Park?
Check recent settled sales for the current median house price. The housing profile is dominated by 87.2% separate houses and 82.7% four-plus-bedroom dwellings, so compare like-for-like properties rather than mixing new detached homes with smaller attached stock.
What schools are in Oran Park?
Oran Park has 3 listed government schools: Barramurra Public School, Oran Park Public School and Oran Park High School. The mix is 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school, and families should confirm the relevant enrolment zone for each address.
Is Oran Park safe?
For a safety decision, check current NSW Police crime statistics and recent incident maps for the exact streets. Oran Park has 17,624 residents, so local conditions can vary across estates, town-centre areas and newer development pockets.
Is Oran Park good for property investment?
Oran Park has 36.0% renters, a weekly rent of $530 and a 5.0% vacancy rate. Development activity reached 447 applications in 12 months, while the wider-area growth trend is 6.18% annually. These conditions support demand but mean investors should assess competing new supply.
How is Oran Park's population changing?
The suburb has 17,624 residents, and population change across the wider area is 14,345.9% over 10 years. Growth is running at 6.18% annually and is driven by internal migration. The young share rose 15.1 percentage points, compared with 0.3 points for seniors.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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