Thinking about buying your first home in Oatlands (2117)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Oatlands 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 Oatlands a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Oatlands (2117) 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
Oatlands suits established families on strong incomes who want a quiet, owner-occupied neighbourhood with a high concentration of parks and good primary schooling. The SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10 signals genuine affluence, and the 71% owner-occupier rate means stable, long-term neighbours. With 41 parks within 1.6 km, it works well for households with young children, provided you are not relying on a first home buyer grant at the $2,060,000 house median.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are priced out entirely, and the FHBAS scheme does not apply at these price points. The lifestyle score is a genuine concern: a walkability score of 17 puts Oatlands in the 16th percentile across Sydney, there is one supermarket and one cafe within 1.6 km, and no medical services nearby. If you depend on walkable daily errands or want a lively street life, this suburb will frustrate you quickly. The 7% annual fall in unit values also warrants caution.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether your specific block sits within the 6.1% of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land, and check the relevant BAL rating before proceeding. - With 50 days on market for houses and prices down 5% year-on-year, verify comparable sales from the past 90 days carefully, as the 55-sale sample is thin enough to shift medians meaningfully. - Check proximity to the nearest secondary school, as the postcode has zero public secondary options and private schooling costs should be factored into your budget.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Oatlands?
BOCSAR · OATLANDS 2117
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,41712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−70%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT64%61 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES22%21 reports
ASSAULT14%13 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED54%
NON-DOMESTIC46%
Across 13 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 Oatlands
33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:18 AEST
Parramatta North station · 3.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
14.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Parramatta North 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
$600per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Rydalmere2116
$630▲$30
1.9 km away
Ermington2115
$770▲$170
2.4 km away
Carlingford2118
$700▲$100
2.5 km away
North Parramatta2151
$590▼$10
2.9 km away
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 · 2117
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2117. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Oatlands is the primary suburb with postcode 2117 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Oatlands is the main locality.
Which local government area is Oatlands in?
Oatlands (2117) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Oatlands?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Oatlands (2117) 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 Oatlands flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Oatlands. 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 Oatlands?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Oatlands (2117), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Oatlands (2117) 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 Oatlands (2117). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Oatlands changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Oatlands (2117) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
