Oakhurst Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Oakhurst Compares
Oakhurst vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Oakhurst | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,097 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $418 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,013 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 34 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2761 covers Oakhurst, an inland suburb of Sydney about 37 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Blacktown region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Blacktown.
According to the 2021 Census, Oakhurst has a population of 6,947 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $2,097, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 229 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Oakhurst includes a median weekly rent of $418, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,013, with 1,989 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Oakhurst scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Oakhurst is served by Richard Johnson Anglican College.
Oakhurst is part of the Mount Druitt statistical area in New South Wales.
Oakhurst Details
| Postcode | 2761 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 6,947 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,097/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $824/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $418 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,013 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Population Density | 3428/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,989 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 229 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.7385688 |
| Longitude | 150.8359742 |
| Distance from Sydney | 37 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Blacktown |
| Area (SA3) | Mount Druitt |
| Local Government | Blacktown |
| Federal Electorate | Chifley |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,470 (21.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,042 (15.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,892 (27.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,860 (26.8%) |
| 65+ years | 679 (9.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 555 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 521 (7.5%) |
| Arthritis | 435 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 221 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 117 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 65 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 14 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 64 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 593 (30.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 775 (39.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 533 (27.1%) |
Schools in Oakhurst
Suburbs Near Oakhurst
Same Postcode (2761)
More Oakhurst Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.