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Oatley 2223 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Oatley (2223)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Georges River suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Oatley?

Can I afford Oatley?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Oatley? Based on the suburb median of $2,450,000 (houses) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$12,094/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
110.0%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,960,000 loan
20% deposit ($490,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 110% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Oatley110.0%
Sydney median income134.8%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Oatley?

Rental market in Oatley

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
Dec 22: $450 per week (62 bonds)Mar 23: $470 per week (60 bonds)Jun 23: $500 per week (73 bonds)Sep 23: $550 per week (82 bonds)Dec 23: $560 per week (59 bonds)Mar 24: $580 per week (61 bonds)Jun 24: $600 per week (59 bonds)Sep 24: $590 per week (83 bonds)Dec 24: $593 per week (60 bonds)Mar 25: $610 per week (88 bonds)Jun 25: $620 per week (61 bonds)Sep 25: $620 per week (83 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


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.

Lifestyle

Oatley Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Oatley

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:24 AEST
Earlwood station · 9.0 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
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.

Change

How might Oatley change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Oatley change?

Investor activity in Oatley

2223 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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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.

Beverly Hills 2209Hurstville 2220Kingsgrove 2208Kogarah 2217

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2223?
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.

Explore Oatley in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Oatley 2223: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Georges River suburb index to compare nearby options.