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The Oaks

NSW 2570 • Greater Sydney

2,982
Population (2021)
$47,320
Median Income
38.92 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
RuralHistoricSemi-RuralHeritageFamily-Friendly

About The Oaks

The Oaks is a semi-rural town in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, situated 82 kilometres south-west of Sydney within Wollondilly Shire. With a population of around 2,500, the town sits at 290 metres above sea level on the south-western edge of the Sydney Basin. Established in the 1820s, it is one of the oldest settlements in the region with a rich colonial heritage.

Despite its proximity to the expanding Sydney metropolitan area, The Oaks has retained its attractive semi-rural character with a village atmosphere. The town has a small commercial centre with a general store, cafes, and community facilities. Surrounding farmland and proximity to the Blue Mountains National Park make it popular with those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Camden and Campbelltown.

The Oaks 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
Wollondilly
LGA / Council
Wollondilly
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.10°, 150.56°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
38.92 km²
Elevation
303m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Camden (planned)
13 km
N/A (drive)
Campbelltown
25 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • 895 — Camden via Orangeville 20 min
  • 896 — Campbelltown via Picton 45 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
82 km
By Train
N/A (drive to Campbelltown then ~1 hr train)
By Bus
Limited; connect at Camden or Campbelltown
By Car (Peak)
1.5-2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1-1.5 hours

🛣️ Car-dependent semi-rural area; nearest major centre is Camden (13 km)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Village centre has basic amenities within walking distance, but a car is essential for most daily needs.

🛒 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 The Oaks by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View The Oaks Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,383
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
37 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,525
Census 2021
2,982
▲ 18.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,012
Income 2021
$47,320
▲ 24.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,548
Born Overseas 300

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 100
  • 2. New Zealand 25
  • 3. Scotland 15
  • 4. South Africa 11
  • 5. United States 11
  • 6. China 10
  • 7. Ireland 10
  • 8. Italy 10
  • 9. Malta 9
  • 10. Netherlands 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,425
English 1,185
Irish 349
Scottish 257
Italian 172
German 98
Maltese 94
Australian Aboriginal 89
Dutch 32
Greek 31

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,003
Both parents born in Australia
449
Both parents born overseas
389
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
63.7%
No Religion
29.7%
Islam
0.8%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
204 (6.8%)
5-14 years
437 (14.7%)
15-19 years
210 (7.0%)
20-24 years
165 (5.5%)
25-34 years
365 (12.2%)
35-44 years
420 (14.1%)
45-54 years
387 (13.0%)
55-64 years
332 (11.1%)
65-74 years
298 (10.0%)
75-84 years
127 (4.3%)
85+ years
33 (1.1%)

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