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Oak Flats, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Oak Flats is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,427. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
6,427 Population 83/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$23,592 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,592 median income, 4.7% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$247,800 home value, $1,239/mo rent

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About Oak Flats

Oak Flats

Oak Flats is a suburb of Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia situated on the south western shores of Lake Illawarra and within the Illawarra region of New South Wales. It is a residential area, which had a population of 6,840 at the 2021 census.

People

Population6,427
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density83/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,592
Per Capita$23,592
Unemployment4.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$247,800
Rent$1,239
Ownership75.3%
Housing Units2,571

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population6,427
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-34.5623°, 150.8219°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,592
Median Age42.0 years

About Oak Flats

Oak Flats is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,427. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Oak Flats has a population of 6,427 with a density of 83 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,427
Total Population
83
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
77.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Oak Flats vs Australia Average

The median household income in Oak Flats is $23,592, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,592 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $454, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 611 business establishments.

Income: Oak Flats vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,592
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,592
Avg Weekly Wage$454

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)611

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Flats is $247,800, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,239 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,571 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,800
12% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,239
7% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.3%
Owner-Occupied75.3%
Renter-Occupied24.7%
Housing Units2,571

Property Tax

Climate in Oak Flats

Oak Flats has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.9° 70.1
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.4° 136.7
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.3° 107.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.3° 65.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.7° 57.3
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.1° 77.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6.2° / 17.8° 56.0
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.8° 66.5
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.3° 44.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.2° 74.5
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 77.5
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.7° 66.9
Oak Flats enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area77.4 sq mi (200.5 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates-34.5623°N, 150.8219°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 35 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 45 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 64 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 86 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 46 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 105 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 39 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 66 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 142 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
March 67°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Oak Flats has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Oak Flats

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Oak Flats Public School
Oak Flats High School
Balarang Public School
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Radio Stations near Oak Flats

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
i98FM MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Oak Flats

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berry Museum
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Gerringong Heritage Museum
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
Science Space
Science Space
Shellharbour City Museum
The Old Court House
The Old Court House
The Pilots Cottage Museum
Tongarra Museum

Libraries in Oak Flats

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albion Park library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Gerringong Library0.0
Kiama Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Shellharbour Branch Library0.0
Shellharbour City Library0.0
Thirroul Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Oak Flats

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kiama Farmers Market

Train Stations in Oak Flats

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oak Flats Station

Gas Stations in Oak Flats

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG Australia
Shell

Gyms in Oak Flats

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Oak Flats

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Oak Flats

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Oak Flats

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bowral Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Bullio AirportSmall Airport
Cambewarra AirstripSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Jaspers Brush AirfieldSmall Airport
Jervis Bay AirportSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
Robertson AirstripSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Oak Flats

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Oak Flats

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oak Flats

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Oak Flats Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Flats

What is the population of Oak Flats?

Oak Flats has a population of 6,427 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Oak Flats expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,592, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,800 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,239 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Oak Flats?

Oak Flats enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Oak Flats?

Oak Flats has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $454. There are 611 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Oak Flats?

The median home value in Oak Flats is $247,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,239. The homeownership rate is 75.3%.

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