NSW · Maitland Council
Oakhampton Heights, 2320
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Oakhampton Heights is a hillside smaller community in Maitland, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Population
- Population
- 139
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $4,187
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 43
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,059
- Employment rate
- 59.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $485
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 357
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 15
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 107.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions609
- Domestic Violence Related Assault329
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment381
- Malicious Damage To Property307
- Steal From Motor Vehicle237
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- 73 Forest Hill Dr
- Forest Hill Dr After Hopman Cl
- Forest Hill Dr Before Hopman Cl
- Hopman Cl After Forest Hill Dr
- South Willards Lane Opp Scobies Lane
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
21 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Demolition; Horticulture40 SOUTH WILLARDS LANE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
2025· 2 proposals
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah40 SOUTH WILLARDS LANE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool22 SOUTH WILLARDS LANE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
2024· 2 proposals
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport9 HOPMAN CLOSE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 SOUTH WILLARDS LANE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling6 SOUTH WILLARDS LANE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
October 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed55 FOREST HILL DRIVE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development35 SOUTH WILLARDS LANE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development110 Mount VIncent roadDetermined
February 2022
- Other34 FOREST HILL DRIVE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
January 2022
- DwellingProposed Lot 425 Safari Drive, SilverdaleDetermined
2021· 10 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling127 FOREST HILL DRIVE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development32 SOUTH WILLARDS LANE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
October 2021
- Other9 HOPMAN CLOSE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling88 FOREST HILL DRIVE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Demolition1/-/953307Determined
- DwellingProposed Lot 329 Bullen Drive, SilverdaleDetermined
June 2021
- Secondary dwelling88 FOREST HILL DRIVE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- Home business; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Artisanal food and drink65 FOREST HILL DRIVE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
- DwellingProposed Lot 404 Rangy Street, Box HillDetermined
April 2021
- Shed34 FOREST HILL DRIVE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS 2320Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
59 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (15)
- Picnic Table (37)
- Playground
- Shelter
- Swimming pool
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Walka Recreation & Wildlife ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Walka Water WorksOakhampton Road, East MaitlandSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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