Oatley at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
10.7k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Oatley.
The postcode for Oatley is 2223 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Oatley (2223) sits in the Georges River region of NSW.
Oatley has roughly 10,664 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Oatley scores 24/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oatley's population at 10,664, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,664
Median age
43
Family households
79%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
10,664
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
253
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.
24
20
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oatley.
Local schools for Oatley
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Government School Catchment
Oatley Public School
Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus
Oatley West 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 Oatley.
- What is the Oatley postcode?
- Oatley is in the 2223 postcode, in NSW, in the Georges River Council region.
- Where is Oatley?
- Oatley is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2223. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Georges River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Oatley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Oatley?
- There are 20 schools serving Oatley on this page, including Oatley Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus.
- How walkable is Oatley?
- Oatley has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Oatley?
- Oatley is close to Mortdale, Hurstville Grove, Peakhurst Heights, Caravan Head, Penshurst.
- What is the population of Oatley?
- The population of Oatley is approximately 10,664 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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