Median house price
$728k
+5.0% change
NSW · Oberon Council
O'Connell, 2795
Est. population · Jun 2025
677
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
43
Median income
$2,578/wk
Employment rate
66.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$728,000
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Most common: German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
O'Connell offers a slower smaller community life in Oberon Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
O'Connell snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$540/wk
Houses $580 · Units $430
Population (ERP)
677
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#96
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
68th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
52nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
70th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 36.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4381st in Australia
- State rank
- 1386th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #96 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #505 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $430
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 375
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $728,000
- Median price change
- +5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
677(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 52th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in NSW
- 52th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~700), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 653
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,578
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 31 of 240
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Employment rate
- 66.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 211 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 64
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 94.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions517
- Domestic Violence Related Assault321
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment512
- Malicious Damage To Property346
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault249
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,056
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 70th
School list
- O'Connell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1056 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 68 students · Top SEA quarter 23%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1659 Mutton Falls Rd
- 1707 Mutton Falls Rd
- 1745 Mutton Falls Rd
- 1821 Mutton Falls Rd
- Karndana Property, O'Connell Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 59 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.53
Transport(3)
3 bus stops
Other(3)
- O'Connell Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- O'Connell Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
1891 O'Connell Road
- O'Connell HotelHotel
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hassall ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Bathurst Private Hospital (19.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 13
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 241 mm · ~30 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 179 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 201 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Animal care premises; Hours of operation and trading1541 CARLWOOD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 Blacks Mill Lane, O'Connell, NSW, 2795Determined
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Camping ground2408 O'CONNELL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Additional Information Requested
October 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Temporary structure3870 BEACONSFIELD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Subdivision334 BOSWORTH FALLS ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision2451 O'Connell Road O'ConnellDetermined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers2390 BEACONSFIELD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1672 MUTTON FALLS ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 BLACKS MILL LANE O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationBEACONSFIELD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Subdivision334 BOSWORTH FALLS ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationBEACONSFIELD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure562 Bloom Hill Road O'ConnellDetermined
July 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise3870 BEACONSFIELD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1299 Carlwood Rd, O'Connel NSW 2795Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationBEACONSFIELD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation35 O'BRIENS HILL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1789 O'CONNELL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
October 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)2432 O'CONNELL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1475 CARLWOOD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure475 BLOOM HILL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling1495 MUTTON FALLS ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
March 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing7 BLACKS MILL LANE O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Dwelling; Shed2 BLOOM HILL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development1299 Carlwood Rd, O'Connel NSW 2795Determined
2022· 15 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling1070 CARLWOOD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Shed35 WAREGO LANE O'CONNELL 2795Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development35 WAREGO LANE O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development182 BOSWORTH FALLS ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development2408 O'CONNELL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Withdrawn
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing1333 CARLWOOD ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
June 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development2432 O'CONNELL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development2205 O'CONNELL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling; Shed2 BLOOM HILL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
March 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces1782 O'CONNELL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Shed475 BLOOM HILL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development34 WAREGO LANE O'CONNELL 2795Determined
January 2022
- Dual occupancy79 Bundaleer Rd, oConnellDetermined
- Shed1833 O'CONNELL ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
- Subdivision of land334 BOSWORTH FALLS ROAD O'CONNELL 2795Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution.Mutton Falls Rd, Bolton Lane07 Aug 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution.Mutton Falls Rd, Flat Rock Reserve07 Aug 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- The Lindlegreen Barn2509 O’Connell Road, O'ConnellSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Calare
- Member of Parliament
- Andrew GEE (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 124,664
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.3%Labor 37.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 21.5 km away).
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
4.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- O'ConnellLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
- YetholmeLabor 27.6% · Coalition 72.3% TPP (2025)13.9 km away
- RaglanLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)17.3 km away
- OberonLabor 27.7% · Coalition 72.3% TPP (2025)19.0 km away
- PerthvilleLabor 33.2% · Coalition 66.8% TPP (2025)19.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Oberon Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.