Oak Flats
NSW 2529 · Shellharbour
6,840 (2021) → 7,123 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Shellharbour local government area (est. 83,053 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Oak Flats is a moderate growth suburb in Shellharbour, NSW 2529, about 84km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $979K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Oak Flats has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2529 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.87%), Germany (1.32%), New Zealand (1.1%), Italy (0.61%), Scotland (0.61%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.04%), Macedon (0.77%), Italian (0.66%), German (0.64%), Greek (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 969 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1045
- Balarang Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
- Oak Flats Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 959
- Oak Flats High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 932
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1052
- Albion Park Rail Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 894
- Barrack Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 873
- Aspect South Coast School, Barrack HeightsPrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- Mount Warrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 885
- Warilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 937
- Peterborough SchoolCombined · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 938
- Warilla North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 872
- Flinders Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1004
- Warilla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 968
- Lake Illawarra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 894
- Amity College Illawarra CampusCombined · Independent · 4.1km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Flats
Is Oak Flats safe?
Oak Flats has a residential safety score of 76/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,664 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Oak Flats?
In Oak Flats, the median house price is $979K and the median unit price is $823K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Oak Flats from Sydney CBD?
Oak Flats is about 84.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 147 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Oak Flats?
Oak Flats has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 978 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Oak Flats?
Oak Flats has a transport score of 91/100, including 1 train station and 54 bus stops.