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Oak Flats

NSW 2529 • Rest of NSW

6,840
Population (2021)
$36,296
Median Income
3.76 km²
Area
15m
Elevation

About Oak Flats

Oak Flats is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Shellharbour (City) area. With a population of 6,840 and a median income of $36,296, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.76 km² at an elevation of 15m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Oak Flats provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Oak Flats falls under postcode 2529 and is governed by Shellharbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2529
Urban Area
Shellharbour
LGA
Shellharbour
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Shellharbour
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.56°, 150.82°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
3.76 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$440
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,415
Census 2021
6,840
▲ 6.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,588
Income 2021
$36,296
▲ 22.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,331
Born Overseas 1,166

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 333
  • 2. Germany 90
  • 3. New Zealand 75
  • 4. Italy 42
  • 5. Scotland 42
  • 6. North Macedonia 39
  • 7. Philippines 35
  • 8. Netherlands 27
  • 9. India 22
  • 10. Wales 22
  • 11. Croatia 20
  • 12. Fiji 18
  • 13. Thailand 15
  • 14. Vietnam 15
  • 15. China 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,708
Australian 2,675
Irish 607
Scottish 592
German 361
Australian Aboriginal 305
Italian 301
Spanish 134
Dutch 126
Macedonian 112

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,867
Both parents born in Australia
1,657
Both parents born overseas
981
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.0%
No Religion
42.1%
Islam
1.0%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
352 (5.1%)
5-14 years
837 (12.2%)
15-19 years
372 (5.4%)
20-24 years
430 (6.3%)
25-34 years
857 (12.5%)
35-44 years
757 (11.1%)
45-54 years
801 (11.7%)
55-64 years
999 (14.6%)
65-74 years
828 (12.1%)
75-84 years
449 (6.6%)
85+ years
157 (2.3%)

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