Oakwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
178
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Oakwood.
The postcode for Oakwood is 2360 (NSW).
Oakwood (2360) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW.
Oakwood has roughly 178 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Oakwood 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oakwood's population at 178, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
178
Median age
38
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
178
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Oakwood.
Local schools for Oakwood
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Government School Catchment
Inverell High School
Ross Hill Public School
Inverell Public School
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Frequently asked
About Oakwood.
- What is the Oakwood postcode?
- Oakwood is in the 2360 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
- Where is Oakwood?
- Oakwood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2360, in the Gwydir region.
- What is the average rent in Oakwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Oakwood?
- There are 6 schools serving Oakwood on this page, including Inverell High School, Ross Hill Public School, Inverell Public School.
- How walkable is Oakwood?
- Oakwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Oakwood?
- Oakwood is close to Rob Roy, Wandera, Mount Russell, Little Plain, Bukkulla.
- What is the population of Oakwood?
- The population of Oakwood is approximately 178 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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