NSW · Blacktown Council
Oakhurst, 2761
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Oakhurst is a practical mid-sized suburb in Blacktown, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 6,947
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $2,097
- Dwelling vacancy
- 1.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 2,034
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,013
- Employment rate
- 58.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 207 / 84 / 18
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)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $670
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 171
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)
- 301
- Against the person
- 100
- Against property
- 150
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 69 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault152
- Fraud203
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment187
- Malicious Damage To Property118
- Steal From Retail Store170
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,072
- Richard Johnson Anglican CollegeCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
67 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hanna Reserve, Hyatts Rd
- Hyatts Rd Opp Kester Cres
- Hyatts Rd Opp Richard Johnson Anglican College
- Jersey Rd After Daniels Rd
- Jersey Rd Before Hyatts Rd
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).
49 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure24 RIDGEVIEW PLACE OAKHURST 2761Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Fences74 DRYDEN AVENUE OAKHURST 2761Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure65 UNICOMBE CRESCENT OAKHURST 2761Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 YALKIN ROAD OAKHURST 2761Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 LENTON CRESCENT OAKHURST 2761Determined
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6 MAGYAR PLACE OAKHURST 2761Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home2 BORDLEY PLACE OAKHURST 2761Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 APPLETREE GROVE OAKHURST 2761Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 RITA PLACE OAKHURST 2761Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 DARRELL PLACE OAKHURST 2761Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure77 AMSTERDAM STREET OAKHURST 2761Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal)33 STANDISH AVENUE OAKHURST 2761Determined
2024· 8 proposals
September 2024
- Subdivision12 MARIA LOCK GROVE OAKHURST 2761Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 WOLLATON GROVE OAKHURST 2761Determined
June 2024
- Home business; Hours of operation and trading5 STANDISH AVENUE OAKHURST 2761Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 ORCHARD GROVE OAKHURST 2761Determined
April 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure19B WESTCOTT PLACE OAKHURST 2761Determined
March 2024
- Demolition10 VERRILLS GROVE OAKHURST 2761Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 BARNARD CRESCENT OAKHURST 2761Determined
January 2024
- Demolition; Subdivision12 MARIA LOCK GROVE OAKHURST 2761Determined
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 COOK ROAD OAKHURST 2761Determined
October 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 CASSAR PLACE OAKHURST 2761Determined
September 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure23 OPHELIA PLACE OAKHURST 2761Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development93 SOUTHEE CIRCUIT OAKHURST 2761Determined
May 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land1 LENTON CRESCENT OAKHURST 2761Determined
April 2023
- Secondary dwelling6 SPEERS CRESCENT OAKHURST 2761Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling8 VERITY PLACE OAKHURST 2761Determined
2022· 12 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling57 DRYDEN AVENUE OAKHURST 2761Determined
November 2022
- Dwelling33 LAMB STREET OAKHURST 2761Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces11 AGATHA PLACE OAKHURST 2761Determined
- Dual occupancy12 COOK ROAD OAKHURST 2761Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling436 ROOTY HILL ROAD NORTH OAKHURST 2761Determined
- Secondary dwelling8 FLORIAN GROVE OAKHURST 2761Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling436 ROOTY HILL ROAD NORTH OAKHURST 2761Determined
August 2022
- Secondary dwelling6 SPEERS CRESCENT OAKHURST 2761Determined
- Dwelling20 LAMERTON STREET OAKHURST 2761Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development33 LAMB STREET OAKHURST 2761Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling46 MIFSUD CRESCENT OAKHURST 2761Determined
February 2022
- Secondary dwelling13 ROMLEY CRESCENT OAKHURST 2761Determined
2021· 1 proposal
December 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development66 Southee Circuit, Oakhurst, NSW 2761Determined
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
48 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Daniels Rd before Jersey RdBus stop
- Daniels Rd before Standish AvBus stop
- Daniels Rd opp Chifley College, Bidwell CampusBus stop
- Daniels Rd opp Kerwin CirBus stop
- Daniels Rd opp Mackellar RdBus stop
- Hanna Reserve, Hyatts RdBus stop
- Hyatts Rd at Orchard GrBus stop
- Hyatts Rd opp Hanna ReserveBus stop
- Hyatts Rd opp Kester CresBus stop
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
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alexander Egoroff ReservePark
- Aunty Mavis Halvorson ParkPark
- Clarrie Dawson ReservePark
- E C Freeman ReservePark
- Hanna ReservePark
- Merric CirclePark
- Olson ReservePark
- Sir Douglas Mawson ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- Blacktown Native InstitutionRichmond Road, OakhurstSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 46.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 35% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2396th in Australia
- State rank
- 748th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #207 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #496 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Daniels Rd before Jersey Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Daniels Rd before Standish Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Daniels Rd opp Chifley College, Bidwell Campusamenitiesbus_stop
- Daniels Rd opp Kerwin Ciramenitiesbus_stop
- Daniels Rd opp Mackellar Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Hanna Reserve, Hyatts Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Hyatts Rd at Orchard Gramenitiesbus_stop
- Hyatts Rd opp Hanna Reserveamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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