NSW · Wollondilly Council
The Oaks, 2570
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
The Oaks sits up in the Wollondilly hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by housing affordability and parks and green space, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 2,982
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,265
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 34 of 990
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Employment rate
- 65.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 60 / 25 / 3
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)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $763
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 503
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)
- 82
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 33
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 96 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault175
- Fraud168
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment230
- Malicious Damage To Property189
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault136
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
- 977
- The Oaks Public SchoolPrimary
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
64 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burragorang St At Merlin St
- John St After Mary St
- Montpelier Dr After Edward St
- Montpelier Dr At McIntosh St
- Montpelier Dr Opp Jooriland 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).
293 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool160 BIG HILL ROAD THE OAKS 2570Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 BIRTLE STREET THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)38 BURRAGORANG STREET THE OAKS 2570Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 MARSH PLACE THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1130 BURRAGORANG ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Entertainment associated with existing premises190 BIG HILL ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 BURRAGORANG STREET THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Commercial livestock grazing80 OLD OAKS ROAD THE OAKS 2570Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool65 WATERFALL CREEK ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 TIMOTHY LACEY LANE THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool871A MONTPELIER DRIVE THE OAKS 2570Determined
2025· 29 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure160 BIG HILL ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot; Truck depot140 WATERFALL CREEK ROAD THE OAKS 2570Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation120 SILVERDALE ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 BIG HILL ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation50 JOORILAND ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink61 JOHN STREET THE OAKS 2570Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 RUSSELL STREET THE OAKS 2570Determined
October 2025
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station; Hours of operation and trading2 5 GLENDIVER ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure330 MONTPELIER DRIVE THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure265 MONTPELIER DRIVE THE OAKS 2570Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 MARY STREET THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure40 BURRAGORANG STREET THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation330 MONTPELIER DRIVE THE OAKS 2570Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure130 SILVERDALE ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool90 OLD OAKS ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 BIRTLE STREET THE OAKS 2570Determined
July 2025
- Demolition30 BIG HILL ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure115 SILVERDALE ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool50 JOORILAND ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 GLENDIVER ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)140 WATERFALL CREEK ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool35 MARY STREET THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Subdivision120 SILVERDALE ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 BLACKBUTT PLACE THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support240 MONTPELIER DRIVE THE OAKS 2570Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)140 WATERFALL CREEK ROAD THE OAKS 2570Withdrawn
March 2025
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure17 WILLIAM STREET THE OAKS 2570Determined
February 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail PremiseSHOP 2 79 JOHN STREET THE OAKS 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure80 VICTORIA PARK ROAD THE OAKS 2570Determined
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
42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (5)
- Burragorang Rd at Quarry RdBus stop
- Burragorang Rd opp Quarry RdBus stop
- John St after Mary StBus stop
- Montpelier Dr at McIntosh StBus stop
- The Oaks Hotel, John StBus stop
- WS William Memorial Park, Johns StBus stop
- Glen's Bakery CafeCafe
- Oaks CafeCafe
- The Oaks PantryCafe
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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Barrallier ParkPark
- Browns Road ReservePark
- Harold Noakes ParkPark
- W S Williams Memorial ParkPark
- William Street ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- The Oaks Village Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
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)
- 33
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 66.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 352nd in Australia
- State rank
- 134th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #5 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #14 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Burragorang Rd at Quarry Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Burragorang Rd opp Quarry Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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