OATLANDS

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,900,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $912,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,212
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 17.7%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 5,833
Density 2,369.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

OATLANDS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,900,000
House Sales Volume 51 sales
Unit Median $912,000
Unit Sales Volume 34 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $600/wk
3 Bed House $725/wk
2 Bed Unit $600/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

OATLANDS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,212 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.33x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

OATLANDS 2,212/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

OATLANDS 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.

OATLANDS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,833
Total Population
2,369
people/km² density
17.7%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
1,099 people
18.8%
2
China
1,030 people
17.7%
3
Lebanon
962 people
16.5%
4
England
960 people
16.5%
5
South Korea
349 people
6.0%

Transport

25.1 km
to Sydney CBD
30 min
drive to CBD
62 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (1)

Independent (1)

OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney

Details
Year 3-12 Co-ed

OATLANDS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About OATLANDS

Oatlands is located in Central Sydney, approximately 25.1km from CBD, about 62 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 5,833 with a density of 2369 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,900,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $912,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2212 per 100,000, 0.33x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 18.84%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (17.66%) and Lebanese (16.49%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Oatlands has a house median of $1,900,000 and unit median of $912,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Oatlands has a crime rate of 2212 per 100,000, which is 0.33x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Patrick's Marist College, 2024 HSC results: 88 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 70.4 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: The King's School, 2024 HSC results: 417 Distinguished Achievers, 23 All Rounders, 11 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 90.6 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Oatlands has a population of 5,833, with Chinese comprising 17.70%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Aust (18.84%), Chinese (17.66%), Lebanese (16.49%), English (16.46%), Korean (5.98%).

Oatlands is approximately 25.1km from Sydney CBD, about 30 minutes by car or 62 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.