Oak Flats, NSW 2529
Shellharbour City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2529
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Median house price
$907,500
+2.7% over the past year.
Median of 90 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Oak Flats at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Weekly rent
- $810
- Houses · units $660
- Population
- 6,840
- Median age 42
Prices: Median of 90 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2529), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Oak Flats
Houses change hands at $907,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (90 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 62% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.7%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $182,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Oak Flats on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2529)
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What to know about Oak Flats
Oak Flats (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW. The median house here is $907,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.7% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Oak Flats has roughly 6,840 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 978 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Oak Flats
Location
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.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 74%
- Renter occupied
- 24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.64% (median rent $810/wk against a $907,500 price tag). Units yield 9.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.64%
- On the $907,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.99%
- On the $343,440 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +2.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
518 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 978 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Oak Flats
- What is the median house price in Oak Flats?
- The median house price in Oak Flats, NSW 2529 is $907,500 (median of 90 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +2.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Oak Flats?
- A useful starting point is the Oak Flats median house price of $907,500 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Oak Flats a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Oak Flats is 4.6%: the median weekly house rent is $810 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2529), June 2026) against the median house price of $907,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Oak Flats is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Shellharbour City Council area, NSW 2529.
- What is the average rent in Oak Flats?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $810, for units it's $660.
- 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 Balarang, Shellharbour City Centre, Blackbutt, Albion Park Rail.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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