Oberon
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Oberon, NSW 2787.
About Oberon
Welcome to Oberon
Oberon sits high on the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, around three hours' drive west of Sydney and a short run south of Bathurst, in the shadow of the Jenolan Caves and the state's largest pine forests. At over 1,100 metres above sea level, it's one of the coolest towns in the state, with a genuine four-season climate that surprises visitors expecting typical inland NSW heat.
This is a working country town rather than a lifestyle-suburb-in-waiting — timber, farming and tourism to Jenolan Caves and the surrounding forests underpin the local economy. With a population of 3,319 and a median age of 47, Oberon suits families wanting space and a slower pace, retirees drawn to the cooler climate and lower price point, and anyone happy to trade big-city convenience for a genuine small-town community.
Lifestyle & dining
Oberon's main street carries the practical, unhurried feel of a service town for the surrounding farming and forestry districts, with a handful of cafes, pubs and bakeries that do a solid trade with locals and passing travellers heading to Jenolan Caves or the Blue Mountains hinterland. The cooler high-altitude climate gives the town a distinct seasonal character, including proper autumn colour and occasional winter snow, which locals lean into rather than resist.
Shopping
Day-to-day shopping is centred on the compact Oberon town centre, with supermarkets and everyday retailers covering the essentials. For bigger shopping trips, bulkier goods or a wider range of retailers, residents typically head to Bathurst, which is close enough for a regular commute but far enough that Oberon retains its own separate identity and pace.
Getting around
Oberon is a car-dependent town, connected to Bathurst and the broader Central Tablelands and Blue Mountains road network via the Duckmaloi and Abercrombie roads and connecting routes toward the Great Western Highway. There's no passenger rail link, so most residents drive for work, school and larger shopping trips, with Bathurst serving as the nearest major regional centre and Sydney a genuine day-trip or long commute away.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Oberon Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon covering primary years, and Oberon High School providing local secondary schooling right through to Year 12. This means most families can complete a child's entire schooling without leaving town, a genuine drawcard for parents weighing up a move from a bigger centre.
Parks & recreation
The drawcard for outdoor life here is the surrounding landscape rather than manicured suburban parks — Jenolan Caves, the Kanangra-Boyd and Abercrombie River national parks, and vast state pine forests are all within easy reach, offering bushwalking, camping, fishing and caving on the doorstep. Locally, the town has the usual sporting grounds and facilities that anchor community life in a country town of this size, from footy and netball through to local swimming.
The property market
Oberon's property market reflects its status as an affordable, land-rich country town: the median house price sits at $503,000, having grown 3.1% recently, while median rent is $470 a week. Current listings skew heavily toward land, at 65% of stock, with established houses making up 34% and apartments or units a negligible 1% — a mix that points to an active rural and semi-rural land market alongside the established town housing stock, and plenty of scope for buyers wanting to build rather than buy established.
Market snapshot
Oberon property market
Median sale price
$503k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$470
per week
Gross rental yield
4.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$419k
Median
$503k
Premium
$800k
Days on market
39
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
36
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +4.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Oberon by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Oberon, NSW 2787.
Population
3,319
residents (2021)
Median age
47
years
Household income
$1,321
median, per week
Median rent
$280
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Oberon
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Oberon
$280k
2 Blenheim
Sold ~July 2026
$420k
43 Wilson Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$405k
2/96 Howards Lane
Sold ~July 2026
$735k
4 Parkes Street
Sold ~July 2026
$430k
25 Beattie Road
Sold ~July 2026
$550k
5-7 Tasman Street
Sold ~July 2026
$880k
11 Tasman Street
Sold ~June 2026
$760k
44 Tarana Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Price map around Oberon
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Common questions
Oberon suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Oberon?
The median house price in Oberon, NSW is $503k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.1%.
How much is rent in Oberon?
The median weekly rent in Oberon is around $470 per week.
Is Oberon a good place to live?
Oberon is a town located within the Oberon Council local government area, in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. Oberon is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 3,319 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Oberon?
Oberon has a population of 3,319 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.
What schools are in Oberon?
There are 3 schools in or near Oberon, including Oberon Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon and Oberon High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Oberon?
Properties in Oberon take around 39 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Oberon?
Entry-level properties in Oberon start around $419k, while premium homes reach $800k.
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