Oak Flats at a glance
Population
6,840
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Oak Flats.
The postcode for Oak Flats is 2529 (NSW).
Oak Flats (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Oak Flats has roughly 6,840 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oak Flats's population at 6,840, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,840
Median age
42
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
6,840
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
399
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Oak Flats.
Local schools for Oak Flats
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Government School Catchment
Oak Flats Public School
Balarang Public School
Oak Flats High School
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Frequently asked
About Oak Flats.
- What is the Oak Flats postcode?
- Oak Flats is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Oak Flats?
- Oak Flats is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2529, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Oak Flats?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Oak Flats?
- There are 20 schools serving Oak Flats on this page, including Oak Flats Public School, Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Balarang Public School.
- What suburbs are near Oak Flats?
- Oak Flats is close to Oak Flats Dc, Balarang, Shellharbour City Centre, Shellharbour Square, Blackbutt.
- What is the population of Oak Flats?
- The population of Oak Flats is approximately 6,840 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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