Oswald at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
88
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Oswald.
The postcode for Oswald is 2321 (NSW).
Oswald (2321) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Oswald has roughly 88 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.
Oswald 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 3 government primary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oswald's population at 88, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
88
Median age
44
Family households
69%
Lone person
31%
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)
$427/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
88
Median age: 44
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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 Oswald.
Local schools for Oswald
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Government School Catchment
Greta Public School
Lochinvar Public School
Branxton Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Oswald.
- What is the Oswald postcode?
- Oswald is in the 2321 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Oswald?
- Oswald is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2321, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Oswald?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $427, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Oswald?
- There are 6 schools serving Oswald on this page, including Greta Public School, Lochinvar Public School, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Oswald?
- Oswald has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Oswald?
- Oswald is close to Harpers Hill, Windermere, Allandale, Greta, Lochinvar.
- What is the population of Oswald?
- The population of Oswald is approximately 88 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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