Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Oatlands scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Oatlands | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 16 | 12 |
| Safety | 73 | 20 |
| Wealth | 51 | 10 |
| Value | 54 | 28 |
| Parks | 44 | 86 |
| Cafés | 13 | 45 |
| Transit | 28 | 46 |
| Green space | 41 | 62 |
| Active & healthy | 28 | 38 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 40 | 41 |
| Median rent | $530/wk | $370/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,794,000 | $1,794,000 |
| Population | 5,833 | 5,356 |
| Full profile | Oatlands in full | Telopea 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.
Oatlands scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Oatlands and Telopea have the same median house price.
Oatlands scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Oatlands or Telopea.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →