Oatlands
NSW 2117 · Parramatta
5,833 (2021) → 6,125 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Oatlands is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2117, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.68M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 21km inland. Oatlands has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2117 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (7.71%), South Korea (4.17%), Lebanon (3.86%), India (3.55%), Hong Kong (2.37%)
Top languages: Arabic (8.97%), Mandarin (8.26%), Korean (5.81%), Cantonese (5.67%), Hindi (1.78%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1068 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Oatlands Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1072
- OneSchool Global NSW - SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 980
Nearby (within 10km)
- The King's SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1163
- Burnside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1124
- Redeemer Baptist SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1141
- Tara Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1175
- Dundas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1070
- Parramatta East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1091
- Telopea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 991
- Cumberland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1060
- Carlingford West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1119
- St Patrick's Marist CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1089
- James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1222
- St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1083
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Oatlands
Is Oatlands safe?
Oatlands has a residential safety score of 90/100, 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 2,057 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Oatlands?
In Oatlands, the median house price is $2.68M and the median unit price is $1.07M. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Oatlands from Sydney CBD?
Oatlands is about 18.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 68 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Oatlands?
Oatlands has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1026 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Oatlands?
Oatlands has a transport score of 58/100 and 23 bus stops.