Oatley

NSW 2223 · Georges River

10,664 (2021) → 11,083 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)

Overall score

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

10,664

Population

$2.43M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Oatley is a stable suburb in Georges River, NSW 2223, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Oatley has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

17.2 km

To Sydney CBD

5.6 km

To coast

$900/wk

Median rent (house)

450 m

To nearest station

Demographics

10,664

Population

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Georges River LGA population (est. 2025)176,730

Median household income (weekly)$2,537

vs NSW median+37.1%

Bachelor degree or higher58.1%

Born in Australia71.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,640 / 624 / 423

Top countries of birth: China (6.63%), England (2.57%), Hong Kong (1.64%), New Zealand (0.98%), North Macedonia (0.87%)

Top languages: Mandarin (7.44%), Cantonese (4.52%), Greek (2.9%), Croatian (1.67%), Macedon (1.63%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.43M-15.7%

Median house (2025)

$1.14M+19.9%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $640 wk

Rental yield (house)1.9%

Days on market (house)26 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling75/100k

Steal from dwelling75/100k

Motor vehicle theft66/100k

Domestic assault169/100k

Robbery9/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 253 (all categories, latest year)2,373 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

242

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1049 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1131
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1126
Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1020

Nearby (within 10km)

Mortdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1085
Carinya SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 877
Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1065
Marist Catholic College PenshurstSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1088
Peakhurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1061
Aspect South East Sydney SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1061
Como Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1079
Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1048
Georges River College Penshurst Girls CampusSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1029
Connells Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1092
Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1008
St Declan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1113

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

51Bus

CBD commute (est.)42 min (train)

Peak train frequency84/hr

Nearest train stationOatley (450 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.5°C

Winter max

1,090mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

72 in suburbSupermarkets

283 in suburbCafes/Rest.

5626 in suburbParks

3011 in suburbPlaygrounds

442 in suburbPools

60 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

80 in suburbGPs

91 in suburbPharmacies

113 in suburbChildcare

31 in suburbLibraries

12429 in suburbSports fields

3Vets

Nearest beachLady Margaret Beach (6.9 km)

Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (5.7 km)

Nearest vet1.3 km

Nearest airportSydney (10.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.97%

Projected population 204111,151

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Georges River

Mortdale$1.75M95transport Hurstville Grove$1.85M80transport Connells Point$2.44M80transport Peakhurst Heights$1.68M75transport Penshurst$2.15M96transport Kyle BayData not available70transport

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Frequently asked questions about Oatley

Is Oatley safe?

Oatley has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,373 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Oatley?

In Oatley, the median house price is $2.43M and the median unit price is $1.14M. Median weekly house rent is $900.

How far is Oatley from Sydney CBD?

Oatley is about 17.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Oatley?

Oatley has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1102 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Oatley?

Oatley has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 51 bus stops.