Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
Oatley has an estimated 10,887 residents, up 2.1% since the 2021 Census, with 64 projects tracked in the area around Oatley.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 18 kilometres southwest from Sydney CBD, the suburb of Oatley represents an affluent and highly educated residential enclave characterised by established families and couples with children. The local community features an older demographic profile with a median age of 43, a substantial concentration of workers in the Finance and Insurance sector, and high levels of outright home ownership supported by strong local school performance. Based on AreaSearch's analysis of annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) releases and quarterly national address updates, the suburb of Oatley has an estimated population of 10,887 as of Aug 2026, indicating modest movement from the 10,664 people documented at the 2021 Census.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 18 kilometres southwest from Sydney CBD, the suburb of Oatley represents an affluent and highly educated residential enclave characterised by established families and couples with children. The local community features an older demographic profile with a median age of 43, a substantial concentration of workers in the Finance and Insurance sector, and high levels of outright home ownership supported by strong local school performance. Based on AreaSearch's analysis of annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) releases and quarterly national address updates, the suburb of Oatley has an estimated population of 10,887 as of Aug 2026, indicating modest movement from the 10,664 people documented at the 2021 Census.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 9,892 in 2006 and 10,874 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 10,887 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 13.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 29.5%.
Oatley ranks in the 93rd percentile nationally for health and the 92nd for employment drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Oatley is $762 a week, up 3.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 3% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 1.9%.
3% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $662 in 2017, $996 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $490 in 2017, $696 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Seaforth Avenue, Oatley NSW 2223 | $1,690,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 15 Marine Drive, Oatley NSW 2223 | $1,805,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 1 Waterfall Road, Oatley NSW 2223 | $1,800,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 70 Gungah Bay Road, Oatley NSW 2223 | $2,680,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/13 Mi Mi Street, Oatley NSW 2223 | $1,400,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 147 Rosa Street, Oatley NSW 2223 | $3,440,000 | 11 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 4/39 Rosa Street, Oatley NSW 2223 | $2,200,000 | 7 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 3/13 Rosa Street, Oatley NSW 2223 | $980,000 | 28 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 13 Douglas Haig Street, Oatley NSW 2223 | $2,332,950 | 18 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 7/46 Letitia Street, Oatley NSW 2223 | $930,000 | 18 Aug 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 10 Apr 2026 (the latest settled 8 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $2,257,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $762 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 1.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.50m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $1.04m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $2,257,500 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 10 Apr 2026 to 8 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $996 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +7.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $696 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +3.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Hurstville | $734 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Hurstville, over 12 months | +4.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Inner South West | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Inner South West, over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 112 tracked applications: 57 approved, 17 under assessment, 38 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 64 projects in and around Oatley, 8 of them under construction.
Transformation of the former Oatley Bowling Club site into a community recreation park. Following adoption of the Plan of Management in July 2021, the site underwent extensive remediation works.
Upgrade of an approximately 800-metre deteriorating asphalt pathway and shared cycleway connecting Oatley and Como via the heritage-listed Old Como Railway Bridge. Georges River Council received $280,000 from the NSW Government's Get NSW Active program for investigation and detailed design work, which is expected to be completed by mid-2025.
Mixed-use development proposal featuring residential apartments above ground-floor retail and commercial space at 70-76 Pitt Street, Mortdale. The project is designed to enhance the local shopping strip while providing quality housing options. It incorporates sustainable design elements and community spaces.
Known as the Landmark Square Precinct, this urban renewal project involves the rezoning and redevelopment of a prominent site into a high-density mixed-use hub.
Proposed State Significant Development known as Mortdale Gardens, involving the renewal of the ageing Mortdale RSL building. The mixed-use precinct will deliver around 230 apartments across buildings ranging from 8 to 20 storeys, a new community club, a supermarket, retail shops, cafes, medical services, and basement parking for approximately 450 vehicles.
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
Rebuild of the 50-metre elevated wooden boardwalk connecting the east and west sections of Morshead Drive, providing pedestrian access to Moore Reserve and Oatley Boat Ramp. The boardwalk is part of a larger walking trail linking the Neverfail Bay foreshore with Poulton Park mangroves.
Completed waterfront residential development on Georges River featuring diverse architecture from low-line waterfront pavilions to six-storey apartment buildings. The development maximizes water and district views with contemporary, liveable interiors featuring nature-inspired finishes.
DA-approved 6-18 storey mixed-use development comprising 349 apartments, 4,620sqm of commercial space, and 453 basement car spaces across 36,669sqm GFA. Currently offered for sale.
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom apartments above a mixed-use residential and retail setting.
Mortdale's masterplan will add 578 homes with increased building heights, improved retail areas, shoptop housing, townhouses, and residential flat buildings. Maximum heights are limited to four and six stories in designated areas.
Mortdale's first industrial development in nearly 20 years, featuring 22 warehouse units (115-243sqm with mezzanine), 7 work-store units (71-111sqm, now sold out), and 41 strata storage units (28-120sqm).
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Estimated completion year of the 24 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 6, 2027 7, 2028 4, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 2. 15 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 112 substantial development applications lodged in and around Oatley over the past 5 years, 100 in the last 12 months; 17 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 2, 2023 5, 2024 4, 2025 0, 2026 (to Oct) 100.
Key application 19 Letitia Street, Oatley Industrial | $294k | 2 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 112 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 100 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 54th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 44 | ABS building approvals | 55th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 57 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 17 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Oatley include: Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan (Planning); Mortdale Gardens Proposal (Planning); Former Oatley Bowling Club Redevelopment (Arthur Hardiman Reserve) (Planning); Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade (Planning); and 70-76 Pitt Street Mortdale (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Oatley spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Residential Development, and Communities, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Oatley, placing the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Oatley area has seen 37 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Oatley's current population of 10,887 has been supported by 44 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Oatley has seen 4.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 586 people in the suburb of Oatley, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Oatley's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 44, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the suburb of Oatley has seen 219 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Oatley reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,887 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +2.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,489 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 78th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 10,664 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 223 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4.37 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Oatley was estimated to be approximately 10,887 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 10,874 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Oatley has added approximately 223 people and shown a 2.09% increase from the 10,664 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Oatley is estimated at 2,491 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Oatley has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.0% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Oatley is driven by: Overseas migration (87.0%), Natural increase (13.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 87.0% of overall population gains.
Oatley hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 43 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 10.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 12.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Oatley at 43 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 43 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 43 years as at August 2026, Oatley is 6 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 5 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Oatley compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 12.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Oatley compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 10.0% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Oatley show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 65-74 year-olds (12.1% vs 8.2%) and 75-84 year-olds (7.4% vs 5.3%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (10.0% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.8% of the population in the suburb of Oatley as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.2% of the population in the suburb of Oatley as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $70,692 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 85th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $96,071 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,537 | 2021 Census, weekly | 91st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,064 | 2021 Census, weekly | 84th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 43.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,042 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 14.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Oatley is approximately $75,202. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $70,692.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Oatley is approximately $102,200. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $96,071.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Oatley is approximately $75,202 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $70,692 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Oatley is approximately $102,200 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $96,071 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Oatley's households (~29.5% / 1,100 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Oatley is the $4000+ group, representing about 29.5% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Oatley is $2,537/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Oatley is $3,042/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Oatley is $1,064/wk.
The suburb of Oatley's income level is among the highest in Australia according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of Oatley's median income among taxpayers is $70,692 and the average income stands at $96,071, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $75,202 (median) and $102,200 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Oatley is $9,567 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Oatley's disposable income is $9,567 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The exceptional employment performance in Oatley places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 74.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,671 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 8,428 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,779 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Oatley has approximately 6,671 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.6%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Oatley stands at 1.6%, which is 2.5 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Oatley is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (13.9% of employment), health care & social assistance (13.6%), and education & training (11.7%). Other significant employers include finance & insurance and construction.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Oatley has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Oatley is 74.3%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of Oatley shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 11.7% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Oatley's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Oatley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 29.2% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 12.0% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 44.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 15.7% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 28.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
44.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Oatley have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
28.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Oatley have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of Oatley ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Oatley are: Bachelor Degree (29.2%), Certificate (15.7%), Postgraduate (12.0%).
29.4% of the population in the suburb of Oatley is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.3% in primary school, 8.1% in secondary school, 6.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Oatley is 1105, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 4 schools within the suburb of Oatley, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,797 students.
The suburb of Oatley includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Oatley features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 19.5% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 42.4% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.7% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,729 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,807 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 79.1% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Oatley had 3,729 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 2.1% to an estimated 3,807 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Oatley is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 79.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (19.5%), group households (1.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,950 family households, couples with children account for 42.4% of all households, couples without children at home 26.7%, and single parent families 9.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Oatley shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 79.1% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Oatley have an average of 1.6 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 57.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 28.6% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 19.5% of all households in the suburb of Oatley, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.4% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Oatley was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 27.2% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 28.1% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 71.9% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.4% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 72.8% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
Oatley was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.2% of its population born overseas and 28.1% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Oatley was found to be Christianity, which makes up 61.1% of people in Oatley. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Oatley are English, comprising 21.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.2% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 11.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 2.2% of Oatley (vs 0.7% across Greater Sydney), Macedonian at 2.1% (vs 0.4%) and Lebanese at 2.2% (vs 2.6%).
27.2% of the suburb of Oatley population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
28.1% of the population in the suburb of Oatley speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.5% of the suburb of Oatley population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
90.4% of the suburb of Oatley population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Oatley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 20.7% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 46.3% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 70.9% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 96th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.9% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $490 | 2021 Census, weekly | 88th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 36th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 77th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Oatley, 46.3% of homes are owned outright, 32.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 20.7% are rented.
According to the latest data, 70.9% of dwellings in the suburb of Oatley are houses.
In the suburb of Oatley, 16.7% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 11.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Oatley stands at 46.3%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Oatley is $3,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Oatley is $1,426, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Oatley, households with mortgages typically spend 27.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.3% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Oatley is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Oatley shows mortgage holders spending 27.3% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 19.3% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Oatley consists of 70.9% detached houses, 11.4% semi-detached dwellings, 16.7% apartments, and 1.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Oatley consumes approximately 13.0% of median household income ($10,985 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Oatley show attached dwellings contributing 50% of approvals compared to 29% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 50% of applications versus 71% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Oatley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 63.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 74.7% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 82.0% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
Around 63.3% of people in the suburb of Oatley are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of Oatley, 3.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.0% of people in the suburb of Oatley are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.0% of the suburb of Oatley population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.0% of people in the suburb of Oatley have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Oatley, 63.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 67 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 67th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 68 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 55th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,195 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 53rd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 166 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 14 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 58.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 68 public transport stops within the suburb of Oatley.
The suburb of Oatley has 2,195 weekly trips across 14 routes, averaging 313 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 151 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 391 m away and the nearest school 507 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 68 stops nearby, 2,195 weekly trips, access rating 67 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 61 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 61st percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 391 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 507 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 559 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 561 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 590 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 634 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 271 places in Oatley, about 1.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Oatley, placing the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.
Oatley ranks in the 86th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Oatley's established property market has recorded 133 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 98% residential and 2% commercial transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Oatley reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Oatley hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
The exceptional employment performance in Oatley places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
Oatley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Oatley features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Oatley was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Oatley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Oatley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Oatley has an estimated 10,887 residents, up 2.1% since the 2021 Census, with 64 projects tracked in the area around Oatley.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Oatley.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13075). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Oatley from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Oatley with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
