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Oberon

NSW 2787 · Oberon

3,319 (2021)3,343 est. (2025) · Stable

27
Overall score

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

3,319
Population
$540K
Median house (2026)
81
Safety score
0
Transport score

Oberon is a stable suburb in Oberon, NSW 2787, about 127km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $540K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 121km inland. Oberon has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.

127.1 km
To Sydney CBD
120.6 km
To coast
$460/wk
Median rent (house)
19.6 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

3,319
Population
47
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,321
vs NSW median-28.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$56,816/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -5%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2787 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher19.0%
Born in Australia76.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,171 / 26 / 82

Top countries of birth: England (2.35%), New Zealand (1.57%), India (0.78%), South Africa (0.72%), Fiji (0.63%)

Top languages: Malayalam (0.48%), Greek (0.39%), Nepali (0.36%), Khmer (0.36%), Afrikaans (0.33%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$540K-16.0%
Median house (2026)
$427K
Median unit (2026)Low volume: 13 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$460 / $395 wk
Rental yield (house)4.4%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

81
Residential

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

4
Break & enter dwelling121/100k
2
Steal from dwelling60/100k
3
Motor vehicle theft90/100k
15
Domestic assault452/100k
1
Robbery30/100k
10
Non-domestic assault301/100k

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: 147 (all categories, latest year)4,429 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 March 2026

Schools

11

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

3
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 943 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School OberonPrimary · CatholicICSEA 968
  • Oberon High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 934
  • Oberon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 920

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationTarana (19.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.0% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Manufacturing
18.2%
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
14.9%
Health Care & Social Assistance
9.5%
Construction
8.0%
Public Administration & Safety
6.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
11.5°C
Winter max
620mm
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.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
1111 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1010 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
33 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2222 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

10Public toilets
3Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (73/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalOberon Hospital (1.5 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (83.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

38

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

3
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
22
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

32

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

10
Parks
0
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

63

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
4
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

78

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
6
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.51

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

29

Limited options

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

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.60

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
80
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

2
Christian2 in suburb
Total within 3km4
In this suburb4

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

Stable
Annual growth rate0.18%
Projected population 20413,452
Projected households 20411,310

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Oberon

Is Oberon safe?

Oberon has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 4,429 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Oberon?

In Oberon, the median house price is $540K and the median unit price is $427K. Median weekly house rent is $460.

How far is Oberon from Sydney CBD?

Oberon is about 127.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Oberon?

Oberon has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 941 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Oberon?

Oberon has a transport score of 0/100.

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.