NSW2223· Pop. 21,403Georges River

OATLEY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

51

Liveability score

64

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,182,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-36.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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OATLEY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$750/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-16.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.90%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-0.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$1100k
2021
$1215k
2022
$1277k
2023
$1135k
2024
$1650k
2025
$1850k
2026
$1183k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

OATLEY is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,229/wk

$93k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.7%

69.1% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+2.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

23.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

56%

27% apartments

Degree qualified

49.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

450 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

15.9%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

17.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

33 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

66.2%

Strong demand

Walkability

6 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

9.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

2,616/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2223

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Oatley West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1132(92%)
519 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls53% top SEA quarter

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1131(91%)
219 students16:1 student–teacher43% girls49% top SEA quarter

Oatley Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1126(90%)
365 students19:1 student–teacher51% girls50% top SEA quarter

Mortdale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1096(83%)
350 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls36% top SEA quarter

Penshurst West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1047(67%)
220 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls23% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Marist Catholic College Penshurst

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1090(81%)
1,343 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls34% top SEA quarter

Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus

Government · Yrs 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1022(56%)
741 students11:1 student–teacher54% girls16% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Carinya School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 975(35%)
55 students5:1 student–teacher18% girls12% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
80/ 100

2.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1077ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
57/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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