Oakville, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oakville Sydney, New South Wales
Oakville Location in Sydney
Population	1,964 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2765
Elevation	37 m (121 ft)
Location	49 km (30 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Hawkesbury
State electorate(s)	Hawkesbury
Federal Division(s)	Macquarie
Suburbs around Oakville: Pitt Town Bottoms Pitt Town Scheyville McGraths Hill Oakville Gables Vineyard Riverstone Box Hill

Oakville is a lovely suburb located in the City of Hawkesbury area of New South Wales, Australia. It's about 49 kilometres (around 30 miles) north-west of Sydney's city centre. This makes Oakville a part of the greater Sydney region, but with a more relaxed, country feel.

Learning in Oakville

Oakville has some great places for students to learn and grow. The community is proud of its local schools.

• Arndell Anglican College is a well-known school in the area. It offers education for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
• Oakville Public School provides primary education for younger students. It is a key part of the local community.

Exploring Oakville's Landmarks

Oakville is home to some interesting natural and historical spots. These places are great for exploring and enjoying nature.

• Scheyville National Park is a large park nearby. It's a wonderful place for bushwalking and seeing Australian wildlife.
• Killarney Chain of Ponds is a series of natural waterways. These ponds are important for the local environment.
• McKenzies Creek is another natural creek in the area. It adds to the beautiful landscape of Oakville.

Oakville in Pop Culture

Oakville has even been featured on television! One of its buildings became famous across Australia.

Clare House, located on Clare Crescent in Oakville, was used as a filming location. It was known as the "Wandin Valley Bush Nursing Hospital" in the popular TV show A Country Practice. This show was on Channel 7 from 1981 to 1993. It was a beloved series about a country town and its hospital.