Oakhurst
NSW 2761 • Greater Sydney
About Oakhurst
Oakhurst is a compact and densely populated suburb in Sydney's western outskirts, located within the City of Blacktown approximately 40 kilometres from the CBD. With a population of 6,947 spread across just over 2 square kilometres, it forms part of the Hassall Grove–Oakhurst–Plumpton urban cluster in Greater Sydney. The suburb has a young median age of 34 and large average household sizes of 3.3 persons, reflecting a strong family-oriented character. Oakhurst is one of western Sydney's most multicultural communities, with Filipino, Indian, and Pacific Islander households among the most prominent alongside Anglo-Australian residents.
Oakhurst is home to the Blacktown Native Institution site on Richmond Road — a State Heritage-listed location of significant Aboriginal and colonial history from the early 19th century. The suburb is served by a range of local government and Catholic primary and secondary schools, with larger retail and commercial facilities available at nearby Blacktown. Train services from Blacktown station connect residents to the Sydney CBD and broader network. The community's diverse cultural makeup fosters a vibrant mix of faith communities, local businesses, and community services typical of western Sydney's dynamic multicultural suburbs.
Oakhurst falls under postcode 2761 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Druitt electorate.
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Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Glendenning Public School ICSEA 1025Armitage Drive
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Hassall Grove Public School ICSEA 959Buckwell Drive
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134 Hyatts Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Oakhurst, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Oakhurst by offence type, year and trend.
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Housing 2021 Census
23 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 915
- 2. India 274
- 3. Fiji 270
- 4. New Zealand 168
- 5. Pakistan 153
- 6. England 74
- 7. Samoa 74
- 8. Sri Lanka 51
- 9. Egypt 47
- 10. Afghanistan 42
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)