Thinking about buying your first home in Oatley (2223)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Oatley 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 Oatley a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Oatley (2223) 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
Oatley suits established families and upsizers who can comfortably clear the $2,450,000 house median, which sits well above first home buyer territory. The suburb scores a 10 out of 10 on the NSW socioeconomic index, schools average an ICSEA of 1066, and 78% of residents own their homes. With 65 parks within 1.6 kilometres and 25 childcare services all meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard, it is a genuinely family-oriented pocket of Georges River.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The house median of $2,450,000 is not eligible for the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme, and units at $955,000 are unlikely to stretch far enough either. The walkability score of 67 is middling, so car dependence is real. More seriously, 18.2% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. If you are sensitive to that risk, you need to check individual lots carefully before proceeding.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific property you are targeting falls within the bushfire-prone land overlay. The 18.2% figure means a meaningful share of lots carry that designation, and BAL ratings affect insurance costs and building obligations. - With only 2 gyms within 1.6 kilometres and a lifestyle grade of C+, verify that the local amenity mix genuinely suits your day-to-day routine before committing at this price point. - Cross-check the 99 house sales and 47-day median days on market against current listings to gauge whether conditions have shifted since this data was captured.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Oatley?
BOCSAR · OATLEY 2223
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,37212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−70%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Georges River
Within LGA: Georges River
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT50%66 reports
ASSAULT26%34 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT24%32 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED55%
NON-DOMESTIC45%
Across 33 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 Oatley
22
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:18 AEST
Earlwood station · 9.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood 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. Based on 83 new bond 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
$620per week
Sep 2025 · 83 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Riverwood2210
$670▲$50
2.4 km away
Hurstville2220
$750▲$130
2.9 km away
Connells Point2221
$720▲$100
3.2 km away
Beverly Hills2209
$600▼$20
3.3 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 · 2223
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2223. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Georges River
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Georges River postcodes, or explore the full Georges River suburb index.
Oatley is the primary suburb with postcode 2223 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Oatley is the main locality.
Which local government area is Oatley in?
Oatley (2223) is located in the Georges River local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Oatley?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Oatley (2223) 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 Oatley flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Oatley. 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 Oatley?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Oatley (2223), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Oatley (2223) 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 Oatley (2223). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Oatley changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Oatley (2223) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
