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Beverly Hills vs Oatley: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Oatley commands a $700K premium on median property price over Beverly Hills; Oatley is $73/wk cheaper per week to rent; Oatley has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Georges River

Beverly Hills

2209

Georges River

Oatley

2223

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Beverly Hills (2209) and Oatley (2223) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricBeverly HillsOatley
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB(0)B(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%18.2%
FAMILYFamily
Oatley leads on 3 of 3
Sub-gradeC+(0)B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile8/1010/10
Schools in postcode46
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-(0)B(0)
Median house price$1.75M$2.45M
Median unit price$738K$955K
Median weekly rent$723/wk$650/wk
Annual price growth+9.4%+7.5%
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Oatley leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB-(0)B-(0)
Walkability percentile6467

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Beverly Hills if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Safety, Finance.

Choose Oatley if...

  • Oatley leads on Family, Lifestyle
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Beverly Hills or Oatley more expensive?
Oatley has the higher median house price ($2.45M) compared with $1.75M in Beverly Hills.
Which is better for renters — Beverly Hills or Oatley?
Median weekly rent is $723/wk in Beverly Hills and $650/wk in Oatley, making Oatley the more affordable rental market.
Is Beverly Hills or Oatley at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Beverly Hills vs Oatley?
Beverly Hills has 4 schools in the postcode, and Oatley has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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