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Oakdale

NSW 2570 • Greater Sydney

2,028
Population (2021)
$44,148
Median Income
94.01 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralFamily-FriendlyAcreageQuiet LifestyleOuter Fringe

About Oakdale

Oakdale is a semi-rural suburb in Wollondilly Shire on Sydney's south-western fringe, around 85 km from the Sydney CBD. The 2021 Census population is 2,028, with a low-density settlement pattern and strong family-household presence. The area sits amid rolling rural landscapes with acreage properties and village-style residential pockets. Oakdale has a quiet country-fringe character while remaining connected to nearby growth corridors.

Daily life is centred on local schools, community facilities and recreational open space, with major shopping and services typically accessed in Camden and surrounding centres. Public transport options are limited and generally focused on bus links to larger transport hubs. Most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting, schooling and regional errands. Oakdale is favoured by households seeking space, affordability and a slower pace within reach of metropolitan job markets.

Oakdale falls under postcode 2570 and is governed by Wollondilly Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wollondilly
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.08°, 150.51°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
94.01 km²
Elevation
439m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Macarthur Station
28 km
Not walkable
Campbelltown Station
29 km
Not walkable
Leppington Station
32 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Wollondilly local bus routes — Picton and Camden districts 30-55 min
  • Regional connector buses — Campbelltown / Macarthur 50-80 min
  • School services — Local and district schools 15-45 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
86 km
By Train
1 hr 50 min-2 hr 20 min (drive/bus to Macarthur + train)
By Bus
2 hr 30 min+ (multi-leg)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 40 min-2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 25 min-1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Commuting is predominantly car-based, with rail typically accessed via Macarthur/Campbelltown.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local walking is possible in residential pockets, but most services, jobs and transit access require driving.

🛒 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 Oakdale by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Oakdale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
36 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,843
Census 2021
2,028
▲ 10.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,232
Income 2021
$44,148
▲ 18.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,661
Born Overseas 184

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 45
  • 2. New Zealand 18
  • 3. Scotland 17
  • 4. Germany 14
  • 5. Malta 10
  • 6. Ireland 7
  • 7. Mauritius 6
  • 8. Croatia 5
  • 9. Italy 5
  • 10. Philippines 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 912
English 756
Irish 175
Scottish 170
Australian Aboriginal 106
Italian 102
Maltese 87
German 80
Dutch 26
Lebanese 20

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,294
Both parents born in Australia
334
Both parents born overseas
230
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
57.1%
No Religion
32.7%
Islam
0.6%
Buddhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
144 (7.1%)
5-14 years
289 (14.3%)
15-19 years
135 (6.7%)
20-24 years
127 (6.3%)
25-34 years
282 (13.9%)
35-44 years
246 (12.1%)
45-54 years
270 (13.3%)
55-64 years
230 (11.3%)
65-74 years
195 (9.6%)
75-84 years
84 (4.1%)
85+ years
19 (0.9%)

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