Oakhurst
NSW 2761 · Blacktown
6,947 (2021) → 6,973 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Oakhurst is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2761, about 37km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.04M 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 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2761 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 991 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Richard Johnson Anglican CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1072
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hassall Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.4kmICSEA 959
- St Clare's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 963
- Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 832
- Plumpton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 981
- Plumpton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 966
- Chifley College Bidwill CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 849
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1039
- Western Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1073
- Bidwill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 825
- Plumpton House SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 827
- St Francis of Assisi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1044
- Glendenning Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1025
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Oakhurst
Is Oakhurst safe?
Oakhurst has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 3,167 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Oakhurst?
In Oakhurst, the median house price is $1.04M and the median unit price is $840K. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Oakhurst from Sydney CBD?
Oakhurst is about 37.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 103 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Oakhurst?
Oakhurst has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1072 (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.