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Oak Flats

NSW 2529 • Rest of NSW

6,840
Population (2021)
$36,296
Median Income
3.76 km²
Area
$440/wk
Median Rent
CoastalFamily-FriendlyEstablishedCommuter BeltAffordable

About Oak Flats

Oak Flats is a coastal residential suburb located in the Shellharbour City Council area on the New South Wales Illawarra coast, approximately 85 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of 6,840, the suburb has grown from its origins as a modest coastal settlement into an established residential community. The median age of 42 and a median household income of around $1,488 per week reflect a predominantly working-class to middle-income demographic, with a notable Aboriginal community representing around 4.5 per cent of residents.

Oak Flats sits close to the shores of Lake Illawarra, offering residents access to waterfront recreation including fishing, boating, and walking trails. The suburb is served by Oak Flats railway station on the South Coast Line, providing a direct commute to Wollongong and Sydney. Housing consists largely of established freestanding homes on generous blocks, and the area offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to the beaches and shopping centres of nearby Shellharbour and Warilla.

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 / Council
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

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Oak Flats by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Oak Flats Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Oak Flats" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$440
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.1%

14 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 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

🧬 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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