Thinking about buying your first home in Oakhurst (2761)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Oakhurst is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Oakhurst a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Oakhurst (2761) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Oakhurst suits families with children who want a detached house and are priced out of inner and middle-ring suburbs. At a $930,000 median, it is within reach for dual-income households near the suburb's own median of $2,097 per week, though it will stretch most budgets. The median age of 34 and 95% separate houses signal a young, family-oriented neighbourhood. Thirty-one childcare services within 5 km, most meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard, is a genuine practical plus.
Who would not love it
A walkability score of 28, placing Oakhurst in the 27th percentile across Sydney, means a car is not optional, it is essential. There is one cafe within 1.6 km and no gym. The public secondary school ICSEA of 959 sits below the national average of 1,000, which matters if schooling is a priority. Nearly a quarter of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land, and that is a real risk, not a footnote. Buyers who value walkable urban life or strong local schools should look elsewhere.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether the specific property you are considering falls within the 22.8% bushfire-prone land area, and obtain a full Bush Fire Attack Level assessment before bidding. - The unit median of $580,000 rests on only 3 sales, so treat that figure as unreliable if you are considering a unit purchase. - Confirm the exact scope of First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme partial eligibility at $930,000, as the data does not specify the concession amount you would actually receive.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Oakhurst?
BOCSAR · OAKHURST 2761
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,54112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−56%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Blacktown
Within LGA: Blacktown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT38%56 reports
ASSAULT32%46 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT30%44 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED59%
NON-DOMESTIC41%
Across 44 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Oakhurst
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:20 AEST
Prospect station · 8.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 33 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Prospect station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$500per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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$520▲$20
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$550▲$50
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2761
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2761. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Oakhurst is the primary suburb with postcode 2761 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Oakhurst is the main locality.
Which local government area is Oakhurst in?
Oakhurst (2761) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Oakhurst?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Oakhurst (2761) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Oakhurst flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Oakhurst. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Oakhurst?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Oakhurst (2761), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Oakhurst (2761) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Oakhurst (2761). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Oakhurst changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Oakhurst (2761) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
