The Oaks at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
2,982
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about The Oaks.
The postcode for The Oaks is 2570 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The Oaks (2570) sits in the Wollondilly region of NSW.
The Oaks has roughly 2,982 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
The Oaks scores 14/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Oaks's population at 2,982, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,982
Median age
37
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
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)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
2,982
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
81
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.
14
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Oaks.
Local schools for The Oaks
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Government School Catchment
The Oaks Public School
Oakdale Public School
Mount Hunter Public School
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Frequently asked
About The Oaks.
- What is the The Oaks postcode?
- The Oaks is in the 2570 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- Where is The Oaks?
- The Oaks is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2570. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Oaks?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in The Oaks?
- There are 5 schools serving The Oaks on this page, including The Oaks Public School, Oakdale Public School, Mount Hunter Public School.
- How walkable is The Oaks?
- The Oaks has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near The Oaks?
- The Oaks is close to Glenmore, Belimbla Park, Mount Hunter, Orangeville, Oakdale.
- What is the population of The Oaks?
- The population of The Oaks is approximately 2,982 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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