Oakhampton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
165
Median age 68
The brief
What to know about Oakhampton.
The postcode for Oakhampton is 2320 (NSW).
Oakhampton (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Oakhampton has roughly 165 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Oakhampton scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oakhampton's population at 165, with a median age of 68. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 44% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
165
Median age
68
Family households
64%
Lone person
44%
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)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
165
Median age: 68
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oakhampton.
Local schools for Oakhampton
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Government School Catchment
Bolwarra Public School
Nillo Infants School
Rutherford Technology High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Oakhampton.
- What is the Oakhampton postcode?
- Oakhampton is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Oakhampton?
- Oakhampton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Oakhampton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Oakhampton?
- There are 20 schools serving Oakhampton on this page, including Bolwarra Public School, Nillo Infants School, Rutherford Technology High School.
- How walkable is Oakhampton?
- Oakhampton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Oakhampton?
- Oakhampton is close to Oakhampton Heights, Bolwarra, Bolwarra Heights, Aberglasslyn, Lorn.
- What is the population of Oakhampton?
- The population of Oakhampton is approximately 165 (2021 Census). The median age is 68.
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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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