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Oakhurst

NSW 2761 · Blacktown

6,947 (2021) → 6,973 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)

65
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,947
Population
$992K
Median house (2025)
79
Safety score
60
Transport score

Oakhurst is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2761, about 37km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $992K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 60/100, and is about 38km inland. Oakhurst has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.

37.2 km
To Sydney CBD
37.6 km
To coast
$670/wk
Median rent (house)
3.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,947
Population
34
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$2,097
vs NSW median+13.4%
Bachelor degree or higher37.9%
Born in Australia52.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,893 / 18 / 84

Top countries of birth: Philippines (13.17%), India (3.94%), Fiji (3.89%), New Zealand (2.42%), Pakistan (2.2%)

Top languages: Tagalog (8.19%), Hindi (4.45%), Filipino (4.02%), Arabic (3.9%), Urdu (3.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$992K+12.8%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$670 / $530 wk
Rental yield (house)3.5%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

79
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

8
Break & enter dwelling115/100k
6
Steal from dwelling86/100k
11
Motor vehicle theft158/100k
26
Domestic assault374/100k
1
Robbery14/100k
18
Non-domestic assault259/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 246 (all categories, latest year)3,541 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

85

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

155
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 991 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Richard Johnson Anglican SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1080

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Hassall Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.4kmICSEA 961
  • St Clare's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 972
  • Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 821
  • Plumpton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 991
  • Plumpton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 953
  • Chifley College Bidwill CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 865
  • Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1028
  • Western Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1067
  • Bidwill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 837
  • Plumpton House SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 811
  • St Francis of Assisi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1038
  • Glendenning Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1021

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
34Bus
CBD commute (est.)124 min (bus)
Nearest train stationRooty Hill (3.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.2°C
Summer max
17.6°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

70 in suburbSupermarkets
40 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6312 in suburbParks
4010 in suburbPlaygrounds
20Pools
80 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
50 in suburbGPs
40 in suburbPharmacies
30 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
887 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Druitt Hospital (3.1 km)
Nearest vet2.4 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (19.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

56

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

8
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
88
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

79

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

63
Parks
2
Nature reserves
75
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

15

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

25

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.29
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

26

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

3
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.58

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.09%
Projected population 20417,154
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blacktown

Hassall Grove$1.08M60transportPlumpton$1.01M62transportHebersham$960K64transportGlendenning$1.20M58transportBidwill$1.00M60transportDean Park$1.10M64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Oakhurst

Is Oakhurst safe?

Oakhurst has a residential safety score of 79/100, 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 3,541 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Oakhurst?

In Oakhurst, the median house price is $992K. Median weekly house rent is $670.

How far is Oakhurst from Sydney CBD?

Oakhurst is about 37.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 124 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Oakhurst?

Oakhurst has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Oakhurst?

Oakhurst has a transport score of 60/100 and 34 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.