Living in Oatley
Oatley is a suburb in southern Sydney, located 21 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area. Oatley lies across the local government areas of the City of Hurstville and Municipality of Kogarah.
History
This suburb's name can be traced to James Oatley snr, watch-maker, who was transported to Botany Bay for life in 1814. Seven years later, in 1821, Governor Lachlan Macquarie granted Oatley a conditional pardon and appointed him overseer of the Town Clock for his work in installing the clock at Hyde Park Barracks.
Transport Links
Oatley railway station is the last station on the CityRail Illawarra line before crossing the Georges River to Como in the Sutherland Shire. The area is also served by buses.
Shopping and Recreation
The traditional main shopping centre is located on Oatley Avenue and Frederick Street, near Oatley railway station. A small group of shops and a Coles Supermarket are also located on Mulga Road in Oatley West. The area's main attraction is Oatley Park but there are also a number of local bush parks surrounding the suburb. Oatley Park is home to a swimming pool, playground, barbecue facilities, sporting oval and a man-made wetland area to attract many species of birds.
Schools
Oatley Public School, Oatley West Public School, St Joseph's Catholic School and Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus can be found here.