Oconnell at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

45.1k

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Oconnell.

The postcode for Oconnell is 2795 (NSW).

Oconnell (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.

Oconnell has roughly 45,077 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Oconnell 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Oconnell's population at 45,077, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

45,077

Median age

39

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$320/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$272/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

45,077

Median age: 39

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Oconnell.

Local schools for Oconnell

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Government School Catchment

Raglan Public School

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Oberon High School

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Oberon Public School

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Frequently asked

About Oconnell.

What is the Oconnell postcode?
Oconnell is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
Where is Oconnell?
Oconnell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2795, in the Cabonne region.
What is the average rent in Oconnell?
The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
What schools are in Oconnell?
There are 6 schools serving Oconnell on this page, including Raglan Public School, Oberon High School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon.
How walkable is Oconnell?
Oconnell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Oconnell?
Oconnell is close to Locksley, Wambool, Tannas Mount, Garthowen, Mayfield.
What is the population of Oconnell?
The population of Oconnell is approximately 45,077 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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