NSW · Hawkesbury Council

Oakville, NSW, 2765

Desirability index

65.7/100

#318 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Oakville is a smaller suburban community in the Hawkesbury area, home to around 2,027 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,030 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 1494.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $800 (flats $530, houses $820), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
2,027
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,368
Dwelling vacancy
4.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
26 of 616
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
60.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
35 / 0 / 7

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$530
Houses (January to March 2026)
$820
All types (January to March 2026)
$800
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
656

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
3,030
Against the person
949
Against property
1,269
Rate per 1,000 residents
1,494.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 2 residents
State safety percentile
40th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-5.1%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions398
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault278
  • Fraud239
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
  • Malicious Damage To Property263

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,048
  • Arndell Anglican CollegeCombined
  • Oakville Public SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

31 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Boundary Rd Opp Cataract Rd
  • Boundary Rd Opp Maguires Rd
  • Old Stock Route Rd At Oakville Rd
  • Old Stock Route Rd Before Saunders Rd
  • Scheyville Rd Opp Old Pitt Town Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

253 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    8 MCKEEVER CRESCENT OAKVILLE 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 440 Flying Fox Circuit OakvilleWithdrawn
  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    3 LAGGAN ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    11 KNOBBY STREET OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    61 STOCKWELL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Subdivision
    2 HARKNESS ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    143 BOCKS ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    101 STOCKWELL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    3 MAGIC STREET OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Proposed Lot 428 Flying Fox Circuit, OakvilleWithdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Proposed Lot 441 Flying Fox Circuit, OakvilleWithdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    PROPOSED LOT 438 FLYING FOX CIRCUIT, OAKVILLEWithdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    7 STRACHAN ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Subdivision
    48 BOUNDARY ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Demolition
    142 BOUNDARY ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool
    71 GLENIDOL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Proposed Lot 437 Flying Fox Circuit, OakvilleWithdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    PROPOSED LOT 439 FLYING FOX CIRCUIT, OAKVILLEDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Proposed Lot 435 Flying Fox Circuit, OakvilleDetermined
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    55 HARKNESS ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    23 STOCKWELL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Proposed Lot 436 Flying Fox Circuit, OakvilleDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    PROPOSED LOT 301 HILDA ROAD OAKVILLEDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    PROPOSED LOT 434 FLYING FOX CIRCUIT, OAKVILLEDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    PROPOSED LOT 433 FLYING FOX CIRCUIT, OAKVILLEDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling
    153 GLENIDOL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Deferred Commencement
  • February 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School
    118 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Subdivision
    2 MENIN ROAD VINEYARD 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    37 MAGIC STREET OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    96 STOCKWELL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    143 BOCKS ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    53 STOCKWELL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    7 HACKBERRY STREET OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    99 STOCKWELL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    11 AGARICUS ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 431 FLYING FOX CIRCUIT OAKVILLEDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 432 FLYING FOX CIRCUIT OAKVILLEDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    LOT 429 FLYING FOX CIRCUIT OAKVILLEDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    LOT 430 FLYING FOX CIRCUIT OAKVILLEDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    28 STOCKWELL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Determined
2025· 58 proposals

58 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 50 proposals

50 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 68 proposals

68 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 16 proposals

16 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 14 proposals

14 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 7 proposals

7 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Oakville Rd after Broos RdBus stop
  • Oakville Rd at Smith RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
65.7/100
Cohort rank
#318 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Boundary Rd Opp Cataract Rdtransport
  • Boundary Rd Opp Maguires Rdtransport
  • Old Stock Route Rd At Oakville Rdtransport
  • Old Stock Route Rd Before Saunders Rdtransport
  • Scheyville Rd Opp Old Pitt Town Rdtransport
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming poolplanning71 GLENIDOL ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Schoolplanning118 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Determined
  • Demolitionplanning142 BOUNDARY ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning143 BOCKS ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Lodged 06 May 2026 · Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning143 BOCKS ROAD OAKVILLE 2765Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Determined

Data sources & freshness

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