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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Oatley is a stable suburb in Georges River, NSW 2223, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.69M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2223 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1049 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1131
- Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1126
- Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mortdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1096
- Carinya SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 975
- Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1097
- Marist Catholic College PenshurstSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1090
- Peakhurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1061
- Aspect South East Sydney SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1067
- Como Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1071
- Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1047
- Georges River College Penshurst CampusSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1038
- Connells Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1088
- Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1008
- St Declan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1108
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
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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.
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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.
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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 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 1,876 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Oatley?
In Oatley, the median house price is $2.69M and the median unit price is $1.10M. Median weekly house rent is $880.
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 1103 (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.