Connells Point vs Oatley
The verdict
Oatley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.43M versus $2.98M in Connells Point. Oatley rates higher for transport (95 vs 80). Connells Point is closer to the coast (3.8 km vs 5.6 km).
Scores
| Connells Point | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 89 |
| Transport | 80 | 95 |
| Education | 78 | 79 |
| Liveability | 93 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Connells Point | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,884 | 10,664 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,644 | $2,537 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.7% | 58.1% |
| Born in Australia | 66.9% | 71.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Connells Point Moderate Growth · Oatley Stable
Property
| Connells Point | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.98M | $2.43M |
| Median unit price | $1.24M | $1.14M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -15.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,097 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Connells Point | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 139 | 75 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 173 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 104 | 169 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,456 | 2,373 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Connells Point | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Connells Point · Oatley
Transport
| Connells Point | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 450 m |
Liveability
| Connells Point | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 7 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.8 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.3 km | 17.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Connells Point | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,884 | 10,664 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,108 | 11,083 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,383 | 11,151 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Connells Point or Oatley?
Oatley has the higher residential safety score (Connells Point 96/100 vs Oatley 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Connells Point or Oatley?
Oatley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.43M versus $2.98M.
Which has better schools, Connells Point or Oatley?
Oatley has a higher average school ICSEA (Connells Point 1092 vs Oatley 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Connells Point or Oatley?
Oatley has the higher transport score (Connells Point 80/100 vs Oatley 95/100).
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