NSW · Georges River Council

Oatley, 2223

Est. population · Jun 2025

10,761

Growth (1 yr)

+0.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.3%

Median age

43

Median income

$2,537/wk

Employment rate

58.9%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$2,090,000

Languages at home

28.1%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

64.3/100
Good

Top 8% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Oatley is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

In Georges River Council, Oatley is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.

Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Crime reports are up on the previous period.

Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with growth momentum less decisive.

At a glance

Oatley snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$2.09M

-0.5% change

Median rent

$695/wk

Houses $890 · Units $630

Population (ERP)

10,761

+0.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.7%

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

#72

among Metro Sydney · Established

Safety

9th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

57th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

83rd

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
64.3/100 — Good
State standing
Top 8% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
610th in Australia
State rank
160th in NSW
Peer rank
#72 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#116 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$630
Houses (January to March 2026)
$890
All types (January to March 2026)
$695
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
173
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$2,090,000
Median price change
-0.5%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

10,761(June 2025)

+0.7% annual · +1.3% over 5 years · 57th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.7%
5-year growth
+1.3%
Change in 1 year
+76
Change in 5 years
+135
Growth rank in NSW
57th 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 (~11,000), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
10,664
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,537
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
226 of 3,950
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
58.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,640 / 423 / 624 (+ 39 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
318
Against the person
96
Against property
134
Rate per 1,000 residents
29.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 111 residents
State safety percentile
9.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+17.2%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault41
  • Fraud43
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment69
  • Malicious Damage To Property75
  • Transport Regulatory Offences53

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,096.5
Median ICSEA percentile
83th
School list
  • Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 365 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1131 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 219 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1022 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 741 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1132 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 519 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Carinya SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 975 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 55 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Mortdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 350 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1097 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 59 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Marist Catholic College PenshurstSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 70% · 1,343 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Minooka Preschoolkindergarten
  • The Grove Academy Early Learning Centrechildcare
  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

104 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bus2 Oatley Pde
  • FTB Oatley Pde
  • FTB To P1/2
  • Oatley Station
  • Oatley Station, Oatley Pde

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

200 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life26 parks mapped in suburb, 11 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport104 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation15 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
82/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.19
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.56
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.44
Food & drink(6)
  • Oatley Village Pie ShopBakery

    Oatley Avenue

  • Avenue CafeCafe

    32 Oatley Avenue

  • Edmonds and GreerCafe

    97 Mulga Road, Oatley

  • CJ's Tasty ChickensFast food
  • Oatley HotelPub
  • Lee Hing Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(5)
  • Oatley Clock ButcheryButcher
  • BP ShopConvenience store
  • Coles Oatley WestSupermarket

    47 Mulga Road

  • IGASupermarket
Community(7)
  • Childcare
  • The Grove Academy Early Learning CentreChildcare
  • Minooka PreschoolKindergarten
  • Oatley LibraryLibrary
  • Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusSchool
  • Oatley West Primary SchoolSchool

    Oatley

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolSchool

    21 Rosa Street, Oatley

Health & services(1)
  • Mullanes PharmacyPharmacy

    121A Mulga Road, Oatley

Sport & outdoors(41)
  • Dog park
  • Acacia ReservePark
  • Boongarra ReservePark
  • Boorea ReservePark
  • Burke Crescent ReservePark
  • Charles Street ReservePark
  • Freeman Avenue ReservePark
  • Frogs HollowPark
  • Griffith ParkPark
  • Gungah Bay ReservePark
  • Jew Fish Point ReservePark
  • Macken Crescent ReservePark
  • Marine Drive ReservePark
  • Moore ReservePark
  • Myrtle Street Road Closure ReservePark
  • Neverfail Bay ReservePark
  • Oatley Memorial GardensPark
  • Oatley Memorial ParkPark
  • Oatley ParkPark
  • Oatley Pleasure GroundPark
  • Park (4)
  • Simpson ReservePark
  • Steam Roller ParkPark
  • Stevens ReservePark
  • Playground (11)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(4)
  • Viewpoint (4)
Transport(27)

26 bus stops · 1 train stations

Other(41)
  • Bbq (8)
  • Bench (9)
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Bike RackBicycle Parking
  • Oatley Auto CentreCar repair
  • AdventureCoClothes

    18 Frederick Street

  • Drinking water (17)
  • Oatley 5 Star Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
  • JoltEV charging
  • Fitness Station
  • Oatley House of FlowersFlorist
  • Douglas Cross GardensGarden
  • Garden (2)
  • Information (2)
  • Binnawie ReserveNature Reserve
  • Meyer ReserveNature Reserve
  • Myles Dunphy Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Yarran Road ReserveNature Reserve
  • Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
  • Larool Avenue CarparkParking
  • Oatley Parade Car ParkParking
  • Parking (20)
  • BPPetrol station
  • Budget OatleyPetrol station

    12 Oatley Parade

  • Picnic Table (4)
  • Hurstville District ChristadelphiansPlace of worship
  • Mortdale Oatley Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
  • St. Joseph's ChurchPlace of worship

    21 Rosa Street, Oatley

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box (3)
  • East Oatley Post OfficePost office

    24 Letitia Street, Oatley

  • Oatley West Post OfficePost office

    121A Mulga Road, Oatley

  • councilPublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • Australian Relief OrganisationRecycling
  • Oatley Park CastleShelter
  • Shelter (7)
  • Carino Care at OatleySocial Facility
  • Uniting NulgaraSocial Facility

    12C Oatley Parade

  • Vending machine
  • Waste Basket (4)

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

26 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Acacia ReservePark
  • Binnawie ReserveNature reserve
  • Boongarra ReservePark
  • Boorea ReservePark
  • Burke Crescent ReservePark
  • Charles Street ReservePark
  • Freeman Avenue ReservePark
  • Frogs HollowPark
  • Griffith ParkPark
  • Gungah Bay ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
39
Parks (OSM)
26

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

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Hurstville District Christadelphians
  • Mortdale Oatley Baptist Church
  • St. Joseph's Church

    21 Rosa Street, Oatley

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Hurstville Private Hospital (3.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Mullanes PharmacyMulga RoadPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
207
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

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
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 31 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    23A KITCHENER STREET OATLEY 2223Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Subdivision
    15 KITCHENER STREET OATLEY 2223Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    75 YARRAN ROAD OATLEY 2223Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures
    32 ADA STREET OATLEY 2223Additional Information Requested
  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool
    25 WYONG STREET OATLEY 2223Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    62 MULGA ROAD OATLEY 2223Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    32 MULGA ROAD OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Subdivision
    2A MOUNTBATTEN STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    126 MYALL STREET OATLEY 2223Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Jetty
    66 LANSDOWNE PARADE OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    2L ALGERNON STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Subdivision
    47 WYONG STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    20 LLEWELLYN STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    30 ANNETTE STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    88 ROSA STREET OATLEY 2223Additional Information Requested
  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    36 WORONORA PARADE OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    27 BAKER STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    151 HURSTVILLE ROAD OATLEY 2223Withdrawn
  • March 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    24 YARRAN ROAD OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    23 WONOONA PARADE WEST OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    2L ALGERNON STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    28A ALGERNON STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    27 ADA STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • February 2026

  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
    16 GLEN ROAD OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    46A ALGERNON STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    31 FREDERICK STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    81 ROSA STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    37 BAKER STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    18 LETITIA STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    75 YARRAN ROAD OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    3 DINJERRA CRESCENT OATLEY 2223Determined
2025· 13 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation
    30 ANNETTE STREET OATLEY 2223Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    40 LANSDOWNE PARADE OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    140 HURSTVILLE ROAD OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Jetty
    68 LLEWELLYN STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    29 BAY ROAD OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    4 SHORT STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    26 JUDD STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • October 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    35 GUNGAH BAY ROAD OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool
    37 MIMOSA STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    11 BURKE STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    58A ALGERNON STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    27 BAKER STREET OATLEY 2223Determined
  • September 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    76 WARATAH STREET OATLEY 2223Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • Oatley Railway Station groupIllawarra Railway, OatleySHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Banks
Member of Parliament
Zhi SOON (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
119,323
Turnout (2025)
92.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.0 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 47.6%Labor 52.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.3 km away).

Coalition 47.1%Labor 52.9%

0.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +6.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Oatley WestLabor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • OatleyLabor 55.5% · Coalition 44.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Mortdale CentralLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Oatley EastLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Mortdale EastLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)1.3 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

Socio-economic

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

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Georges River Council

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Comparable suburbs

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