Otford, NSW 2508 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Otford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2508, home to 396 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 46 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 396
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,750 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,235 /week
- Median family income
- $3,125 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cunningham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,739
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Otford Public School
- Stanwell Park Public School
- Helensburgh Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 3 bus stops
- Otford Station, Lady Carrington Rd
- Otford Station, Platform 1
- Otford Station, Platform 2
- Otford Rd Opp Georges Rd
- Domville Rd At Otford Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 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), 15.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 90.5% of the 158 resolvable premises in Otford. 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: 6.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 90.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 256 across postcode 2508 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 71 violent offences, 37 drug offences, 33 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Otford?
Otford (NSW 2508) had 396 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Otford?
The median advertised rent in Otford is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Otford?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Otford covering government sectors. Nearest include: Otford Public School (0.5 km), Stanwell Park Public School (2.9 km), Helensburgh Public School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Otford?
Otford is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (90.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Otford?
Across postcode 2508, 256 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (71), drug offences (37), theft (33). 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 Otford?
In Otford, 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 (15.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Otford?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Otford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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