Shellharbour City Council
Oak Flats
Oak Flats at a glance
Median house
$880,000
+6.4% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
6,840
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Oak Flats.
Oak Flats is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$880,000
+6.4% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
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
$880,000
+6.4% annual growth
$343,440
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
6,840
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.78%
Based on $880,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.66%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+6.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +6.4%/yr
2021
$645K
5-year change
+36%
2026
$880K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
6,840
Median age
42
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oak Flats.
Local schools for Oak Flats
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Oak Flats Public School
Balarang Public School
Oak Flats High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Oak Flats.
- What is the median house price in Oak Flats?
- The median house price in Oak Flats, NSW 2529 is $880,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +6.4%.
- What is the Oak Flats postcode?
- Oak Flats is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Oak Flats has approximately 6,840 residents. 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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