Oberon, NSW 2787 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Oberon is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2787, home to 3,319 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,319
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,321 /week
- Median personal income
- $709 /week
- Median family income
- $1,671 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Oberon
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Oberon High School
- Oberon Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 39 bus stops
- Oberon St At Flemming St
- Oberon High School, Ross St
- Fleming St At Oberon St
- St Joseph's Catholic School, Fleming St
- Oberon Public School, Dudley St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 19 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 9 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), 79.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 50.4% of the 2,139 resolvable premises in Oberon. 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: 15.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 50.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 31.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 224 across postcode 2787 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 68 violent offences, 43 theft, 37 sexual offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberon?
Oberon (NSW 2787) had 3,319 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Oberon local government area.
What is the median rent in Oberon?
The median advertised rent in Oberon is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Oberon?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Oberon covering government sectors. Nearest include: Oberon High School (0.3 km), Oberon Public School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Oberon?
Oberon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Oberon?
Across postcode 2787, 224 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (68), theft (43), sexual offences (37). 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 Oberon?
In Oberon, 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 (79.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Oberon?
39 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Oberon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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