Oatlands at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
5,833
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Oatlands.
The postcode for Oatlands is 2117 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Oatlands (2117) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Oatlands has roughly 5,833 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.
Oatlands scores 10/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oatlands's population at 5,833, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,833
Median age
42
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
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)
$417/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
5,833
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
141
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.
10
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oatlands.
Local schools for Oatlands
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Government School Catchment
Oatlands Public School
Burnside Public School
Dundas Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Oatlands.
- What is the Oatlands postcode?
- Oatlands is in the 2117 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Oatlands?
- Oatlands is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2117. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Oatlands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $417, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Oatlands?
- There are 20 schools serving Oatlands on this page, including Oatlands Public School, Burnside Public School, The King's School.
- How walkable is Oatlands?
- Oatlands has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Oatlands?
- Oatlands is close to Telopea, Dundas, Kingsdene, North Parramatta, Rydalmere.
- What is the population of Oatlands?
- The population of Oatlands is approximately 5,833 (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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