Suburb comparison
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
| Metric | Beverly Hills | Oatley |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0%▲ | 18.2% |
FAMILYFamily Oatley leads on 3 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 8/10 | 10/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 6▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(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-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 64 | 67▲ |
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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