Oakdale, NSW 2570 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Oakdale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2570, home to 2,028 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollondilly local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,028
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,083 /week
- Median personal income
- $849 /week
- Median family income
- $2,200 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Oakdale Public School
- The Oaks Public School
- Wooglemai Environmental Education Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops
- Oakdale Public School, Burragorang Rd
- Burragorang Rd Opp Oakdale Public School
- Oakdale Shops, Burragorang Rd
- Burragorang Rd Before Barkers Lodge Rd
- Barkers Lodge Rd Opp Banksia Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 52.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 38.2% of the 869 resolvable premises in Oakdale. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 25.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 38.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 31.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,600 across postcode 2570 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 555 violent offences, 320 theft, 221 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oakdale?
Oakdale (NSW 2570) had 2,028 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Oakdale?
The median advertised rent in Oakdale is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Oakdale?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Oakdale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Oakdale Public School (0.2 km), The Oaks Public School (6 km), Wooglemai Environmental Education Centre (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Oakdale?
Oakdale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (38.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Oakdale?
Across postcode 2570, 1,600 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (555), theft (320), property damage (221). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Oakdale?
In Oakdale, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (52 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Oakdale?
20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Oakdale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 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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