The Oaks
NSW 2570 · Wollondilly
2,982 (2021) → 3,162 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wollondilly local government area (est. 61,661 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
The Oaks is a moderate growth suburb in Wollondilly, NSW 2570, about 64km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.26M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 20/100, and is about 42km inland. The Oaks has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.35%), New Zealand (0.84%), Scotland (0.5%), South Africa (0.37%), USA (0.37%)
Top languages: Italian (0.87%), Turkish (0.47%), Greek (0.34%), Arabic (0.3%), Croatian (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 990 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Oaks Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
Nearby (within 10km)
- Oakdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 976
- Mount Hunter Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1010
- Wooglemai Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 7.8km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about The Oaks
Is The Oaks safe?
The Oaks has a residential safety score of 94/100, 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 2,716 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in The Oaks?
In The Oaks, the median house price is $1.26M and the median unit price is $769K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is The Oaks from Sydney CBD?
The Oaks is about 64.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 204 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in The Oaks?
The Oaks has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 983 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in The Oaks?
The Oaks has a transport score of 20/100 and 21 bus stops.