Mortdale vs Oatley
The verdict
Mortdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.43M in Oatley. Mortdale rates higher for liveability (97 vs 92). Oatley rates higher for education (79 vs 73). Oatley is closer to the coast (5.6 km vs 6.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oatley rates higher (100 vs 88/100 in Mortdale).
Scores
| Mortdale | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 89 |
| Transport | 95 | 95 |
| Education | 73 | 79 |
| Liveability | 97 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mortdale | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,745 | 10,664 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,995 | $2,537 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.3% | 58.1% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 71.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Mortdale Stable · Oatley Stable
Property
| Mortdale | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.81M | $2.43M |
| Median unit price | $785K | $1.14M |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | -15.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mortdale | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 149 | 75 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 169 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,890 | 2,373 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mortdale | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,025 | 1,102 |
Transport
| Mortdale | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 450 m |
Liveability
| Mortdale | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 3 |
| Parks | 19 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 17.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mortdale | Oatley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,745 | 10,664 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,167 | 11,083 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,235 | 11,151 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mortdale or Oatley?
Oatley has the higher residential safety score (Mortdale 88/100 vs Oatley 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Mortdale or Oatley?
Mortdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.43M.
Which has better schools, Mortdale or Oatley?
Oatley has a higher average school ICSEA (Mortdale 1025 vs Oatley 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mortdale or Oatley?
Mortdale and Oatley have similar transport scores.
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