O'Connell (NSW)
NSWO'Connell (NSW) is a stable suburb in NSW with 653 residents.
- SAL code
- 13063
- SA2
- 103011060
- Population
- 653
- LGA
- Oberon
O'Connell (NSW), NSW had 653 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 43. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,200 a month. Around 95.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 54.6%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 1 park or reserve mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?653
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.1%
3yr: +1.9% · 10yr: +1.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,578/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
43
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?8/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?1.5%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?1
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?0
Oberon · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Bathurst Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; O'Connell (NSW) suburb alone is ~653 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,058 to 7,094 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
O'Connell PS100.0%
- Perthville PS 0.0%
Secondary
Denison Kelso
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (95%), built for families (46% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 91.1% | 108.78 km² |
| R5 | ZoneResidential | 8.7% | 10.44 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.1% | 0.17 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.