Oatley, NSW 2223 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Oatley is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2223, home to 10,664 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Georges River local government area and roughly 18 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,664
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,537 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,064 /week
- Median family income
- $3,042 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Georges River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Banks
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $490 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Oatley West Public School
- Oatley Public School
- Georges River College, Oatley Senior Campus
- Mortdale Public School
- Carinya School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 91 bus stops
- Mulga Rd At Myall St
- Mulga Rd Before Myall St
- Douglas Haig St At Gungah Bay Rd
- Lloyd St At Mcintyre St
- Oatley Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 cafés
- 17 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 81 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 33 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 18.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 99.4% of the 4,537 resolvable premises in Oatley. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 99.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 552 across postcode 2223 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 158 violent offences, 129 theft, 79 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oatley?
Oatley (NSW 2223) had 10,664 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Georges River local government area.
What is the median rent in Oatley?
The median advertised rent in Oatley is $490/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Oatley?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Oatley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Oatley West Public School (0.6 km), Oatley Public School (0.9 km), Georges River College, Oatley Senior Campus (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Oatley?
Oatley is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (99.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Oatley?
Across postcode 2223, 552 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (158), theft (129), property damage (79). 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 Oatley?
In Oatley, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (18.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Oatley?
95 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Oatley centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 bus stops, 2 train 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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