OAK FLATS

Wollongong Region
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House Median
This suburb $1,100,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $820,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,146
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 0.5%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 6,840
Density 1,816.0/km²
Region Info
Region Wollongong Region
State New South Wales

OAK FLATS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,100,000
House Sales Volume 88 sales
Unit Median $820,000
Unit Sales Volume 33 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $610/wk
3 Bed House $740/wk
2 Bed Unit $620/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

OAK FLATS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,146 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.78x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

OAK FLATS 5,146/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

OAK FLATS has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

OAK FLATS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

6,840
Total Population
1,816
people/km² density
0.5%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,708 people
39.6%
2
Australia
2,675 people
39.1%
3
Ireland
607 people
8.9%
4
Scotland
592 people
8.7%
5
Germany
361 people
5.3%

Transport

118.4 km
to Sydney CBD
95 min
drive to CBD
127 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (2)

Catholic (1)

Corpus Christi Catholic High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

Oak Flats High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

Neighbouring Suburbs

No neighbouring suburb data available

About OAK FLATS

Oak Flats is located in Wollongong Region. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 6,840 with a density of 1816 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,100,000, below Sydney average; unit median $820,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Oak Flats High School has 2 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school Corpus Christi Catholic High School has 39.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5146 per 100,000, 0.78x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 39.59%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (39.11%) and Irish (8.87%).

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Oak Flats has a house median of $1,100,000 and unit median of $820,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Oak Flats has a crime rate of 5146 per 100,000, which is 0.78x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Oak Flats High School, 2024 HSC results: 2 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: Corpus Christi Catholic High School, 2024 HSC results: 39 Distinguished Achievers.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Oak Flats has a population of 6,840, with Chinese comprising 0.50%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (39.59%), Aust (39.11%), Irish (8.87%), Scottish (8.66%), German (5.28%).

Oak Flats is approximately 118.4km from Sydney CBD, about 95 minutes by car or 127 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.