OATLEY

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $2,318,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $883,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,082
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 16.1%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 10,664
Density 2,438.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

OATLEY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,318,000
House Sales Volume 42 sales
Unit Median $883,000
Unit Sales Volume 55 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $813/wk
2 Bed Unit $620/wk
3 Bed Unit $830/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

OATLEY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,082 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.31x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

OATLEY 2,082/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

OATLEY 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.

OATLEY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

10,664
Total Population
2,438
people/km² density
16.1%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
3,116 people
29.2%
2
Australia
2,903 people
27.2%
3
China
1,714 people
16.1%
4
Ireland
1,104 people
10.4%
5
Scotland
884 people
8.3%

Transport

27.4 km
to Sydney CBD
37 min
drive to CBD
42 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus

Details
56.9 score Year 11-12 Co-ed

OATLEY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 3 neighbouring suburbs

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About OATLEY

Oatley is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 27.4km from CBD, about 42 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 10,664 with a density of 2438 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,318,000, above Sydney average; unit median $883,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus has 75 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2082 per 100,000, 0.31x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 29.22%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (27.22%) and Chinese (16.07%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Oatley has a house median of $2,318,000 and unit median of $883,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Oatley has a crime rate of 2082 per 100,000, which is 0.31x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus, 2024 HSC results: 75 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 56.9. Catholic schools: Marist Catholic College Penshurst, 2024 HSC results: 146 Distinguished Achievers, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 73.0 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Oatley has a population of 10,664, with Chinese comprising 16.10%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (29.22%), Aust (27.22%), Chinese (16.07%), Irish (10.35%), Scottish (8.29%).

Oatley is approximately 27.4km from Sydney CBD, about 37 minutes by car or 42 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.