Oak Flats, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Oak Flats NSW is 6,840 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oak Flats is $698 per week ($36,296 per year). Median rent in Oak Flats is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Oak Flats has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Oak Flats has a population density of 1,816 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oak Flats is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oak Flats is $1,950.

There were 93 recorded offences in Oak Flats in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (15 offences).

Population
6,840
Census 2021
Median income
$698/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$440/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Oak Flats vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Oak Flats is $698 a week, 9% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,384th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $55 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 29.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureOak FlatsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$698/wk$765/wk −9%$766/wk
Household income$1,488/wk$1,704/wk −13%$1,637/wk
Rent$440/wk$385/wk +14%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,965/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income29.6%22.6% +7.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Oak Flats, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Oak Flats Population

6,840 residents at the 2021 Census.

Oak Flats Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$698/wk
$36,296 per year
Ranked 5,526 of 14,663
Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
Ranked 1,252 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Oak Flats Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,488/wk
Median rent $440/wk
Rent to income 29.6%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Oak Flats against your income

About $6,448 a month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $1,048/wk
Rent share 29.6%

Oak Flats Schools

12
schools nearby
9
government
944
avg ICSEA score
4,821
total students
Nazareth Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 413 students
1052
ICSEA
Corpus Christi Catholic High School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,126 students
1045
ICSEA
Flinders Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 518 students
1004
ICSEA
Balarang Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 268 students
974
ICSEA
Oak Flats Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 416 students
959
ICSEA
Oak Flats High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 648 students
932
ICSEA
Albion Park Rail Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 346 students
894
ICSEA
Lake Illawarra High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 542 students
894
ICSEA
Mount Warrigal Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 185 students
885
ICSEA
Barrack Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 192 students
873
ICSEA
Warilla North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 167 students
872
ICSEA
Aspect South Coast School, Barrack Heights Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Oak Flats Map

Oak Flats, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Oak Flats, New South Wales: 34.5628°S, 150.8235°E

Oak Flats Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (12)

People in Oak Flats

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (3,333) Female 51.3% (3,509)

Population Density

1,816
people per km²
6,840 people · 3.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,807
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.9%
Germany
1.3%
New Zealand
1.1%
Italy
0.6%
Scotland
0.6%
North Macedonia
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
1.0%
Macedonian
0.8%
Italian
0.7%
German
0.6%
Greek
0.4%
Turkish
0.3%
Croatian
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.6%
Australian
39.1%
Irish
8.9%
Scottish
8.7%
German
5.3%
Australian Aboriginal
4.5%
Italian
4.4%
Spanish
2.0%
Dutch
1.8%
Macedonian
1.6%
Croatian
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.7%
Catholic
20.9%
Anglican
16.1%
Not stated
6.2%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Eastern Orthodox
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.5% 2,510
Separated
4.1% 229
Divorced
10.4% 587
Widowed
6.7% 378
Never married
34.4% 1,941

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.3%
Couple: no children
28.8%
Couple: no children under 15
17.6%
One parent: children under 15
9.8%
One parent: no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
36.9%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
13.9%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Oak Flats

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,539 occupied private dwellings in Oak Flats at the 2021 Census, 24.1% were rented, 41.6% owned outright and 32.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 30 dwellings
Owned outright
41.6% 1,055 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.1% 814 dwellings
Rented
24.1% 612 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 33 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.8%
2 bedrooms
12.9%
3 bedrooms
52.8%
4 bedrooms
25.5%
5 bedrooms
5.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.6%
1 vehicle
34.2%
2 vehicles
37.7%
3 vehicles
14.8%
4+ vehicles
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Oak Flats

Employment

Employed full-time
32.7% 1,635 people
Employed part-time
20.3% 1,015 people
Unemployed
3.0% 148 people
Not in labour force
44.0% 2,200 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Professionals
20.3%
Community & Personal Service
16.5%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Managers
10.3%
Labourers
6.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.6%
Sales Workers
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.3%
Did not go to work
20.1%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Walked only
1.6%
Bus
1.0%
Truck
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Train
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bicycle
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Bachelor Degree
17.3%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%
Certificate I/II
2.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.7%
Engineering
18.5%
Society & Culture
15.6%
Health
11.9%
Architecture & Building
10.5%
Education
7.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Information Technology
2.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.0%
Secondary: Government
22.6%
Vocational Education
14.2%
Pre-school
10.7%
Secondary: Catholic
7.3%
Primary: Catholic
3.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.8%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
748
Arthritis
307
Asthma
248
Diabetes
212
Heart disease
191
Lung condition
169
Cancer
102
Kidney disease
92
Stroke
76
Dementia
27

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 825
Did not provide
84.6% 4,524

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.5% 567
Not a volunteer
89.5% 4,808

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.1% 112
Never served
97.8% 5,271

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.7%
1 child
11.5%
2 children
31.8%
3 children
19.8%
4 children
6.8%
5+ children
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
32
1951: 1960
176
1961: 1970
353
1971: 1980
191
1981: 1990
97
1991: 2000
51
2001: 2010
94
2011: 2015
55
2016
9
2017
12
2018
34
2019
19
2020
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
34.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,569
Moved from NSW
651
Moved: same area (SA2)
132
Moved from overseas
22
Moved from QLD
19
Moved from WA
6
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5: 14 hours
27.7%
15: 29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.4%
Step family: no other children
14.1%
Blended family: no other children
5.1%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Oak Flats Crime Statistics

93 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
15
Theft
14
Property Damage
14
Traffic
13
Assault
10
Drug Offences
10
Other Against Property
8
Sexual Offences
5
Weapons
3
Domestic Violence
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Oak Flats

The closest suburb to Oak Flats is Blackbutt (NSW), 2.0 km away.

Blackbutt (NSW)
2.0 km away · income $707/wk · rent $420/wk
Mount Warrigal
2.2 km away · income $622/wk · rent $405/wk
Albion Park Rail
2.4 km away · income $636/wk · rent $390/wk
Flinders (NSW)
2.8 km away · income $822/wk · rent $490/wk
Barrack Heights
2.9 km away · income $618/wk · rent $380/wk
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3.2 km away · income $841/wk · rent $590/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Flats

What is the population of Oak Flats NSW?

The population of Oak Flats NSW is 6,840 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,816 people per km². Oak Flats is ranked #1,093 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oak Flats?

The median personal income in Oak Flats NSW is $698 per week, or $36,296 per year. The median household income is $1,488 per week. Family income is $1,807 per week. Oak Flats is ranked #5,526 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oak Flats?

Median rent in Oak Flats NSW is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 29.6% of household income, which is considered moderate. Oak Flats ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oak Flats?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oak Flats NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oak Flats?

The median age in Oak Flats NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oak Flats a good suburb to live in?

Oak Flats is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,840. The median income is $698/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13064. All dollar figures in AUD.