O’connell, NSW 2795 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
O’connell is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2795, home to 653 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cabonne local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 173 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 653
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,578 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,024 /week
- Median family income
- $2,907 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Oberon
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- O'Connell Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Beaconsfield Rd After O'Connell Rd
- 3860 O'Connell Rd
- Beaconsfield Rd Opp O'Connell Plains Rd
- O'Connell Rd At Wambool Rd
- O'Connell Rd Opp Wambool Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.6% of the 255 resolvable premises in O’connell. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,560 across postcode 2795 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,130 violent offences, 674 theft, 517 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of O’connell?
O’connell (NSW 2795) had 653 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Oberon local government area.
What is the median rent in O’connell?
The median advertised rent in O’connell is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in O’connell?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near O’connell covering government sectors. Nearest include: O'Connell Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in O’connell?
O’connell is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is O’connell?
Across postcode 2795, 3,560 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,130), theft (674), other (517). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in O’connell?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the O’connell centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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