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Oatley

NSW 2223 • Greater Sydney

10,664
Population (2021)
$55,328
Median Income
4.37 km²
Area
$490/wk
Median Rent
WaterfrontVillage CharacterStrong CommunitySt George Gem

About Oatley

Oatley claims one of St George's most desirable positions, set on the Georges River about 20 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD. This leafy suburb of roughly 10,700 residents features waterfront reserves, a characterful village centre, and a strong community identity. The combination of river access and suburban charm creates enduring appeal.

Families particularly value the community focus - local events, school activities, and a village atmosphere where people know each other. The waterfront parks provide picnic spots, fishing, and natural play areas for children. The demographic mixes long-established families with newcomers who discovered the village charm. It's the kind of suburb people move to and never want to leave.

Oatley falls under postcode 2223 and is governed by Georges River Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oatley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2223
Urban Area
Hurstville
LGA / Council
Georges River
Federal Electorate
Banks
State Electorate
Oatley
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.98°, 151.07°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.37 km²
Elevation
23m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Oatley, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Como Rail Bridge
Georges River (over), Oatley • SHR #01624
Oatley Railway Station group
Illawarra Railway, Oatley • SHR #01214

🔍 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 Oatley by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Oatley Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$490
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.2%

3 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,486
Census 2021
10,664
▲ 1.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$45,084
Income 2021
$55,328
▲ 22.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,582
Born Overseas 2,831

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 707
  • 2. England 274
  • 3. Hong Kong 175
  • 4. New Zealand 105
  • 5. North Macedonia 93
  • 6. Malaysia 91
  • 7. Greece 82
  • 8. Croatia 73
  • 9. Philippines 68
  • 10. India 67

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,116
Australian 2,903
Chinese 1,714
Irish 1,104
Scottish 884
Italian 579
Greek 573
German 315
Croatian 309
Lebanese 309

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,602
Both parents born in Australia
4,261
Both parents born overseas
1,508
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.4%
No Religion
32.9%
Buddhism
1.8%
Islam
1.6%
Hinduism
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
528 (5.0%)
5-14 years
1,450 (13.6%)
15-19 years
673 (6.3%)
20-24 years
585 (5.5%)
25-34 years
927 (8.7%)
35-44 years
1,425 (13.4%)
45-54 years
1,483 (13.9%)
55-64 years
1,438 (13.5%)
65-74 years
1,203 (11.3%)
75-84 years
656 (6.2%)
85+ years
291 (2.7%)

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