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Rest of NSW / Bathurst
$440
Median rent / wk
Period ending Mar 2026
+4.8%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Mar 2026
3,331
People
17 Jul 2026
+0.4%
Growth since 2021
Census
11
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL13079How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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3,331
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 3,319 people
187.41 km²
Land area
17.8 /km²
Density
2.6%
Unemployment
9 /yr
Resi approvals
Located 126 kilometers west from Sydney CBD, the suburb of Oberon is set within a picturesque landscape of rolling hills, lush forests, and sprawling agricultural land. The community is well-known for its distinct seasonal changes, showing off autumn colors, winter snowfalls, and spring flowers. Local markets are central to the community, showcasing fresh regional produce, boutique wines, and handmade crafts. This scenic setting provides a peaceful lifestyle with ample outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and horse riding. As of May 2026, the population of the suburb of Oberon is estimated at 3,331, demonstrating minimal growth since the 2021 Census when 3,319 residents were recorded. The area is characterized by a low median household size, an elevated presence of residents aged 75 to 84, and a high proportion of older Australians who typically have lower education levels and incomes in the lower national quartiles. Despite these demographic features, the local economy benefits from an above-average rate of outright home ownership, a below-average unemployment rate, a high number of children per family, and a strong employment base in manufacturing. Sales volumes in the property market remain high relative to the population size, and demand is supported by significant planned spending on major infrastructure and local projects, including the Bracken Estate, Oberon, Paling Yards Wind Farm, Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy.
Estimated residents are up from 3,319 at the 2021 Census — a change of 12 people, or 0.4%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 172 residents by 2041 — growth of 5.2% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Oberon, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 77th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 4.7% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average resident incomes
Oberon ranks in the 21st percentile nationally for income (score 2.1/10).
Lower household incomes can constrain rent growth and buyer depth, and increase sensitivity to interest-rate and cost-of-living pressure.
Limited public transport access
Oberon ranks in the 30th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 3/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Lower education outcomes
Oberon ranks in the 16th percentile nationally for education (score 1.6/10).
School quality and attainment influence family demand, a key driver of long-term owner-occupier depth.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Oberon. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Oberon, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Detail
According to building approval figures from the ABS allocated by Districts from statistical area data, Oberon has averaged approximately 9 new residential approvals annually, with 47 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 15 approved during FY-26 so far. With an average of only 0.2 new residents added per constructed home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of new supply is matching or outstripping demand, providing buyers with diverse options and leaving room for population growth above current expectations. These new dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $601,000, which suggests developers are focusing on the higher-end market. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $2.1 million this financial year, pointing to a market that is overwhelmingly residential.
Compared to the Rest of NSW, building activity per person in Oberon is at 64%, placing it in the 30th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation, which limits choice for buyers and helps sustain interest in established properties. This figure also sits below the national average, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and pointing to possible planning constraints. Detached houses make up 83.0% of new residential projects while attached dwellings account for 17.0%, maintaining the low-density feel of the area and appealing to buyers looking for larger properties. There are an estimated 554 people in the area for every single dwelling approval, highlighting a quiet residential development sector.
Long-term forecasts indicate that Oberon will add 172 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from Districts. Looking at ongoing construction trends, the supply of new housing is positioned to comfortably satisfy local demand, maintaining favorable conditions for prospective buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds existing projections.
Districts' assessment of the Oberon LGA register has identified 77 substantial development applications lodged in Oberon over the past 5 years (46 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 10 were approved (13%, or 67% of those decided), 5 were withdrawn (6%), while 19 are under assessment. Districts estimates that 4 of these developments have likely been constructed. The most common application types are industrial, retail and childcare.
77 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 12 | 185,138 | 133 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 15 | 184,871 | 193 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 10/86.7% | 89,436/61.9% | 116/80.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 2/13.3% | 55,043/38.1% | 27/19.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 9 | 188,882 | 219 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 47 | 944,410 | 1,095 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 1.8 | 6.5 | 2.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 2.8 | 7.2 | 4.4 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 0.7 | 2.8 | 3 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 0.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Persons per Approval | 554 | 158 | 395 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 601 | 342 | 298 |
| Commercial Development Value | 2,112 | 105,080,908 | 34,461 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 15 | 100 | 66 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Oberon has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally
Detail
Local performance is heavily influenced by changes in infrastructure, major projects, and planning policies. Districts has identified a single project expected to impact the local area. The key developments of interest include Bracken Estate, Oberon, Paling Yards Wind Farm, Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, with details on the most relevant initiatives provided below.
Precincts & Urban Renewal
Dev. ApprovalFinal stage of a rural residential subdivision offering large lots approximately 2 ha each near Oberon township, with sealed road access, full fencing, and three-phase power. Lots are currently available for sale, priced from $470,000 to $495,000.
Residential Development
CompletedResidential subdivision in South Bowenfels. Hynash constructed Stage 3 comprising 10 lots with roads, kerb and gutter, signage, and installation of utilities. Works for Stage 3 commenced January 2016 and were completed by early December 2016.
Communities
ApprovedCouncil-owned land subdivision into 47 residential allotments developed in 2 construction stages. The project includes new roads, supporting infrastructure, and bulk earthworks to create housing opportunities in the growing Bowenfels area. This development addresses the increasing housing demand in the Lithgow region, particularly in anticipation of population growth from the Western Sydney Airport development.
Source 1 for Lithgow Council Subdivision 47 Allotments (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Lithgow Council Subdivision 47 Allotments (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionSidey Place is a strata community of 12 new 2 and 3-bedroom homes in duplex arrangements, developed by Kirana Property. Located in the newer part of Wallerawang, it aims to offer an affordable housing option for the Lithgow area, with premium finishes, large open landscaped spaces, and private patios and courtyards.
Transport & Logistics
CompletedThe Bowenfels rail viaducts are a series of heritage-listed railway viaducts and bridges over Farmers Creek on the Main Western Line at Bowenfels, designed in two stages (1870 by John Whitton and 1921 by New South Wales Government Railways engineering staff), built from 1870 to 1921. The 1870 viaduct is a sandstone structure with nine semi-circular arches for single track, while the 1921 viaduct is a brick arch with six 12.2-meter clear spans for double track, both part of the railway extension to Bathurst and western New South Wales, and accessible from the original Great Western Highway.
8 projects tracked around Oberon (NSW), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$235,000
Rural Property · 1 bed
Listed 29 July 2026
$470,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 808m² land
Listed 26 Apr 2024
$450,000–$480,000
Land For Sale · 0 bed · 25,293m² land
Listed 20 Oct 2024
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 5 bed · 33,800m² land
Listed 14 Nov 2024
$275,000
Land For Sale · 0 bed
Listed 4 June 2025
$400,000–$440,000
Land For Sale · 0 bed · 12,600m² land
Listed 24 Feb 2026
$240,000
Land For Sale · 0 bed · 806m² land
Listed 13 Apr 2026
$699,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 2,023m² land
Listed 3 July 2026
Price not recorded
Land For Sale · 0 bed · 26,183m² land
Listed 22 July 2026
$750,000
Rural Property For Sale · 3 bed · 71,600m² land
Listed 12 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
House · 3 bed · 948m² land
Listed 28 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ellis dr, oberon, NSW, 2787 | $245K | 14 Aug 2026 | Land | 0 | 0 | 0 | 838m² | $293 |
| 2 rupert st, oberon, NSW, 2787 | $430K | 24 July 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 2 | 777m² | $553 |
| 10 wilson dr, oberon, NSW, 2787 | $1.1M | 22 July 2026 | Rural Property | 3 | 2 | 4 | 20,000m² | $55 |
| 21A scotia ave, oberon, NSW, 2787 | — | 20 July 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 198 rutters ridge, oberon, NSW, 2787 | — | 17 June 2026 | Rural Property | 3 | 2 | 4 | 21,853m² | — |
| 46 titania rd, oberon, NSW, 2787 | $1.13M | 26 Mar 2026 | Rural Property | 4 | 2 | 4 | 22,000m² | $51 |
| 24 ellis dr, oberon, NSW, 2787 | $225K | 20 Mar 2026 | Land | 0 | 0 | 0 | 806m² | $279 |
Source: Districts property records · 7 in 2026 · 190 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Oberon with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberon | — | 3,331 | — | — | — |
| Bowenfels | 34.5 km | 2,066 | — | — | — |
| Lithgow | 36.7 km | 5,007 | — | — | — |
| Wallerawang | 37.3 km | 2,036 | — | — | — |
| South Bathurst | 39.9 km | 1,576 | — | — | — |
| Kelso (NSW) | 40.3 km | 11,227 | — | — | — |
| Portland (NSW) | 40.4 km | 2,492 | — | — | — |
| Blackheath | 40.5 km | 4,713 | — | — | — |
| Bathurst | 41.3 km | 6,969 | — | — | — |
| Katoomba | 41.6 km | 8,512 | — | — | — |
| West Bathurst | 42.9 km | 3,742 | — | — | — |
| Leura | 43.7 km | 4,526 | — | — | — |
| Windradyne | 44.3 km | 3,394 | — | — | — |
| Llanarth (NSW) | 44.8 km | 2,339 | — | — | — |
| Eglinton (NSW) | 46.9 km | 3,178 | — | — | — |
| Wentworth Falls | 47.3 km | 6,506 | — | — | — |
| Lawson (NSW) | 52.8 km | 2,673 | — | — | — |
| Hazelbrook | 55.0 km | 5,110 | — | — | — |
| Woodford (NSW) | 57.0 km | 1,953 | — | — | — |
| Blayney | 59.9 km | 3,608 | — | — | — |
| Faulconbridge | 63.0 km | 4,199 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Below-average unemployment rate
Above-average children per family
Strong outright home ownership
Notable manufacturing employment base
Low median household size
Elevated 75 to 84yo presence
Population Growth
2.0
Density
2.0
Development Activity
1.5
Employment Drivers
6.2
Infrastructure Drivers
7.7
Education
1.6
Amenities
3.4
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Oberon is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on Districts' assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Analyzing population updates from the ABS alongside new address data validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Oberon has an estimated population of 3,331 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 12 people (0.4%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,319 residents. This calculation is derived from the resident figure of 3,331, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 58 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 17.8 persons per square kilometer, indicating residents have plenty of space. The post-census growth of 0.4% in the suburb of Oberon is within 1.8 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (2.2%), displaying competitive expansion fundamentals. This population growth was mainly supported by overseas migration, which acted as the sole source of gains during the recent timeframe.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Employment performance in Oberon exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators
Detail
Oberon has a balanced workforce distributed between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a notable presence of industrial and manufacturing sectors, and an unemployment rate of only 2.6% based on statistical data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, there were 1,691 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 1.5% below the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation closely matches the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures indicate that a modest 8.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The area shows a high concentration of jobs in manufacturing, where the employment share is 4.1 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing of the local workforce compared to across Regional NSW. The ratio of local workers to resident workers suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by Districts
Detail
Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that the suburb of Oberon registered a median income of $49,055 and an average income of $58,114. These figures are below the national average and compare to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $54,117 for median income and $64,111 for average income as of March 2026. In the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Oberon are modest, placing between the 21st and 30th percentiles. The data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 31.2% of residents (1,039 people), which is similar to the wider region where 29.9% fall into this bracket. After housing costs are met, of income is retained, putting the area in the th percentile nationwide.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Oberon is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
According to the latest Census, housing in Oberon consists of 90.8% standalone houses and 9.2% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other dwellings make up 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Oberon is higher than the Regional NSW average at 41.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 30.2% and rented properties making up 28.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,517, which is below the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $280, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Oberon are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national average of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Oberon features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up 65.2% of local households, consisting of 20.7% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 13.2% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 34.8%, with single-person households at 31.8% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Oberon faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
Detail
Educational attainment profiles show that 13.8% of residents hold university qualifications, which is below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This dynamic presents both a development hurdle and an opportunity for local educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and vocational skills are prominent, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 32.2%.
Enrolment in education is high, with of residents currently studying. This group includes in primary schools, in secondary schools, and in higher education.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
13km · score 37
Child Care
9.3km · score 32
GP
23km · score 23
Government Services
39km · score 35
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport analysis identifies 88 active bus stops operating in Oberon, which are serviced by 15 distinct routes that provide a total of 193 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 215 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, most employed residents commute out of the suburb, with driving remaining the primary mode of travel at 92% and walking at 5%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low 8.8% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 27 runs per day across all routes, which translates to approximately weekly trips for each transport stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Oberon is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Local health trends indicate significant challenges based on mortality and chronic illness rates across young and old cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population (~1,663 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, which affect 11.1% and 8.6% of residents. Meanwhile, 61.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population has elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.3% of the local population ( people), which is higher than the Regional NSW average of . Seniors in the area experience better health outcomes than the national average, ranking higher than the general local population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Oberon ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Cultural diversity in Oberon is lower than the national average, with citizens making up 84.4% of the population, 87.0% born in Australia, and 93.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 66.8%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
Regarding ancestry, the top three groups represented in Oberon are Australian at 31.2%, English at 30.9%, and Irish at 10.6%. There are notable differences compared to regional averages, with Australian Aboriginal residents representing 4.1% of Oberon (compared to 4.6% regionally), Maori at (compared to ), and South Australian at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Oberon hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Detail
The median age in Oberon is 47 years, which is older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The population has a high proportion of people aged 75 - 84 (11.1%), while the 35 - 44 cohort is smaller (10.5%) than in Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.9% to 11.1% of the population. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 14.6% to 12.7% and the 5 to 14 group has declined from 12.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to shift, with the + cohort increasing by ( people) to reach from . Meanwhile, the to and to age cohorts are projected to contract.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Oberon was found to possess above average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with particularly strong preschool provision, while no out of school hours care provision for school age children was found.
Detail
Oberon currently has an estimated 176 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 107 children aged 0-2 and 71 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 16% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 193 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 286. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
3.0
Income
2.1
Age
8.5
Household Composition
1.9
Housing
6.7
Cultural Diversity
2.7
Health
2.7
Housing Cost
3.1
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Sales Activity
8.3
For projected population trends, Districts uses data from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, substituting NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline where necessary. Growth rates by age brackets from these sources are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic changes, the suburb of Oberon is projected to grow at a pace slightly below the national regional median, adding 172 residents by 2041 according to collective SA2 projections, which translates to a total increase of 5.2% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 3,331 | 2,969,324 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 0.4% | 4.9% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 3,319 | 2,829,637 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 0.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 100.0% | 58.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 5.2% | 7.6% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 17 | 3 | 3 |
Districts analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 1.4% while total employment fell by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 0.7 percentage points. Across Regional NSW, employment decreased by 0.9%, the labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. Future local demand trends can be evaluated using national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation among sectors. Applying these specific rates to the local employment mix suggests that employment in Oberon could expand by 4.7% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, assuming a weighted extrapolation without localized population adjustments.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,691 | 14,651,372 | 27,162 |
| –Manufacturing | 23.5% | 6.2% | 8.9% |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 11.1% | 15.2% | 16.3% |
| –Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing | 9.4% | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| Labour Force | 1,736 | 15,298,546 | 27,948 |
| Participation Rate | 62.0% | 67.2% | 66.8% |
| Working from Home | 8.8% | 23.9% | 13.3% |
| Unemployment | 2.6% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -2.1% | 1.5% | -2.0% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 4.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 62 | 100 | 59 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 54,117 | 63,034 | 61,267 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 64,111 | 81,013 | 71,866 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 49,055 | 57,137 | 55,536 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 58,114 | 73,435 | 65,143 |
| Median Household Income | 1,321 | 1,746 | 1,568 |
| –$0 to 399 | 101 (7.8%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 1,140 (6.1%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 303 (23.4%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 3,419 (18.3%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 318 (24.5%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 4,428 (23.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 405 (31.2%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 6,166 (33.0%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 112 (8.6%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 1,906 (10.2%) |
| –$4,000+ | 58 (4.5%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 1,607 (8.6%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,671 | 2,120 | 2,009 |
| –$0 to 399 | 42 (5.0%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 347 (2.7%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 137 (16.2%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 1,403 (10.9%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 197 (23.3%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 2,959 (23.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 322 (38.1%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 5,018 (39.0%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 101 (11.9%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 1,763 (13.7%) |
| –$4,000+ | 47 (5.6%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 1,390 (10.8%) |
| Median Personal Income | 709 | 805 | 793 |
| –$0 to 399 | 863 (25.9%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 12,351 (24.2%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 964 (28.9%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 13,321 (26.1%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 920 (27.6%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 14,240 (27.9%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 537 (16.1%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 9,697 (19.0%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 17 (0.5%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 561 (1.1%) |
| –$3,500+ | 30 (0.9%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 868 (1.7%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 31.2% | 22.8% | 24.4% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 13.1% | 24.4% | 18.8% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 4,925 | 6,376 | 5,798 |
| SEIFA Score | 2.6 | 5.6 | 4.3 |
Oberon at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$440/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Mar 2026
+4.8%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 4.8% year on year to $440/wk (Period ending Mar 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $280/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 1,294 | 9,275,218 | 17,967 |
| –Owned Outright | 41.7% | 32.1% | 36.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 30.2% | 36.2% | 33.9% |
| –Rented | 28.1% | 31.7% | 30.0% |
| –Detached Houses | 90.8% | 72.5% | 86.1% |
| –Semi-Detached | 6.4% | 12.6% | 9.5% |
| –Apartments | 2.0% | 14.3% | 4.1% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,517 | 1,863 | 1,733 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 280 | 375 | 315 |
| –$0-149/wk | 13.7% | 7.3% | 7.7% |
| –$150-349/wk | 65.0% | 33.4% | 53.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 21.3% | 50.9% | 38.4% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 6.6% | 0.3% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 799 | 1,189 | 996 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 26.5% | 24.6% | 25.5% |
| –Rent / Income | 21.2% | 21.5% | 20.1% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,297 | 10,142,077 | 18,666 |
| Median Household Size | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 1,292 | 9,275,217 | 17,974 |
| –Lone Person Households | 31.8% | 25.6% | 27.7% |
| –Group Households | 2.6% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| –Other Households | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 65.2% | 70.5% | 69.0% |
| –Couple with Children | 20.7% | 31.4% | 27.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 30.9% | 26.8% | 28.2% |
| –One Parent Family | 13.2% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 2 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Currently Married | 43.2% | 46.5% | 44.1% |
| Never Married | 34.5% | 36.5% | 37.2% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 13.8% | 30.4% | 22.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 9.8% | 20.0% | 15.3% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 2.4% | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 8.5% | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| –Certificate | 32.2% | 22.0% | 30.2% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 45.5% | 36.8% | 37.6% |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 11,054 | 30 |
| Total School Attendance | 523 | 4,176,099 | 8,562 |
| ICSEA Score | 944 | 1,001 | 971 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 16 | 100 | 40 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oberon Public School | Primary | 215 | 941 | 0.29 |
| 2 | Oberon High School | Secondary | 197 | 924 | 0.31 |
| 3 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 111 | 968 | 0.65 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
35km · score 11
Hospital
25km · score 67
Shopping Centre
38km · score 30
Banks
13km · score 45
Pharmacy
24km · score 21
Fitness Centre
37km · score 30
Schools
1.9km · score 96
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 88 | 171,981 | 1,342 |
| Routes | 15 | 12,966 | 131 |
| Weekly Trips | 193 | 1,140,068 | 3,014 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 266 | 235 | 299 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 215 | 7,586 | 173 |
| Population per Stop | 38 | 161 | 38 |
| Population per Trip | 17.1 | 24.3 | 17 |
| Population per Route | 220 | 2,136 | 390 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 30 | 100 | 41 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Work from Home | 8.8% | 23.9% | 13.3% |
| Single Mode Commute | 90.3% | 73.8% | 85.9% |
| Two Mode | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 92.1% | 84.1% | 93.4% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.2% |
| –Bus | 1.0% | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| –Walk | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| –Cycle | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 50.0% | 55.7% | 51.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 6.6% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 61.9% | 69.8% | 63.5% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.3% | 20.5% | 24.1% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 9.9% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 4.9% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| –Arthritis | 11.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| –Asthma | 8.6% | 7.4% | 9.8% |
| –Cancer | 3.1% | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| –Diabetes | 6.6% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| –Heart Disease | 4.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 7.9% | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| –Stroke | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| –Other Condition | 6.9% | 7.3% | 7.9% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 13.0% | 29.3% | 10.7% |
| Born in Australia | 87.0% | 70.7% | 89.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 84.4% | 83.8% | 88.3% |
| Speak English Only | 93.2% | 76.4% | 94.2% |
| Speak Other Language | 6.8% | 23.6% | 5.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | Australian | English | Australian |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| –Christianity | 66.8% | 47.5% | 61.6% |
| –Hinduism | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| –Islam | 1.0% | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| –No Religion | 29.8% | 41.6% | 35.1% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Oberon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 47 | 38 | 39 |
| Largest Age Group | 55 to 64 | 25 to 34 | 15 to 24 |
| Children (0-14) | 16.8% | 17.5% | 18.0% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 56.8% | 64.7% | 62.2% |
| Seniors (65+) | 27.3% | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 10.0% | 16.0% | 13.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 78.0% | 55.0% | 61.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Oberon contains 1 Long Day Care centre (77 places) and 1 preschool/kindergarten facility (45 places). Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 176 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 1.5 - placing the area above the national average for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 2.3 children per place. Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show moderate LDC provision across the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with 77 places across 1 facility serving 107 children while preschool supply is strong with 1 facility providing 45 places (1.6 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Regional NSW average of 4.4). With projected population growth of 5.2% between now and 2041, and 9.7% in the under 5 age group in particular, 8 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 48.7%, as well as lower than average income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 15.7 per 100 residents with 523 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This above-average concentration of school places suggests the area serves as something of a destination for educational services, which typically supports elevated childcare demand through school run convenience patterns. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally while fees are notably lower than national averages. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
4 school catchments intersect Oberon (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 1,937 children aged under 5 reside, served by 824 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 2.4 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts