BestSuburbs › Sydney › compare

Mortdale vs Oatley

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Mortdale scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

MortdaleOatley
Active2342
Safety4269
Wealth3466
Value7693
Parks7078
Cafés8239
Transit477
Green space1467
Active & healthy3047
Schools nearby (OSM)4328
Median rent$420/wk $490/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,500,000$2,500,000
Population10,74510,664
Full profile Mortdale in full Oatley in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Mortdale safer than Oatley?

Oatley scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Mortdale or Oatley?

Mortdale and Oatley have the same median house price.

Should I live in Mortdale or Oatley?

Mortdale scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Mortdale or Oatley.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →