Oxley (ACT)

Oxley has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Oxley's population was approximately 1,713 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 10 people from the 2021 Census total of 1,703. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 1,713 in June 2025 and two additional validated addresses since then. This results in a population density ratio of 1,571 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Oxley's growth rate of 0.6% since the census is within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's rate of 1.4%. Natural growth contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are used, also based on 2022. Future demographic trends indicate a decline in Oxley's overall population by 41 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow; notably, the 75 to 84 age group is expected to increase by 68 people over this period.

Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Oxley

Oxley has seen only one residential development approval in the past five years. This suggests that the area is largely built out with minimal vacant land for development. Established areas often experience steady demand for existing properties due to limited new-build alternatives.

Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Oxley shows substantially reduced construction activity. Limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

With population expected to remain stable or decline in Oxley, there should be reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Oxley has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects expected to influence this region: Dairy Farmers Hill Precinct at 1 Dairy Road, Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 from Woden to Tuggeranong, Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1, and Tuggeranong Foreshore Improvements.

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Employment drivers in Oxley are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Oxley's workforce is well-educated with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 8.2% as of December 2025, which is 4.3% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Oxley lagged behind at 63.7%, compared to the ACT's 70.5%.

A low 12.3% of residents worked from home as per Census responses, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Employment was concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction sectors. Professional & technical services had a limited presence with 7.2% employment compared to the regional average of 11.1%.

The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1%, while labour force grew by 1.0%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment grow by 0.9% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicated that national employment was projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Oxley's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Oxley SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $69,065 and an average income of $78,426. These figures are above national averages of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively in the Australian Capital Territory. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Oxley's median income would be approximately $76,275 and average income around $86,614 as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Oxley rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 87th percentiles. The largest segment comprises 33.3% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (570 residents), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 34.3% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 38.3% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Oxley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Oxley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oxley was 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 23.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,150, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Oxley was $400, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Oxley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,150 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

Oxley features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.2% of all households, including 35.5% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.8%, with lone person households at 19.9% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Oxley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 33.0%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (21.1%). Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows nine active transport stops operating within Oxley. These comprise a mix of buses servicing 37 individual routes, collectively providing 2029 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commute outward; car remains dominant at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above regional average. Only 12.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 289 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 225 weekly trips per stop.

Oxley's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Oxley shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 58% (993 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory. The most common conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.9 and 8.6% of residents respectively. 64.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% nationally. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. Oxley has 19.9% (340 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Australian Capital Territory's 14.3%. Senior health outcomes are above average, mirroring general population rankings.

In terms of cultural diversity, Oxley records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Oxley's population showed cultural diversity with 19.2% born overseas and 15.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.0%. Judaism, at 0.4%, was overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.5%), English (25.6%), and Irish (9.2%). Notably, French (0.7%) Sri Lankan (0.5%) and Welsh (0.7%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Oxley compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.4%, and 0.6% respectively.

Oxley's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Oxley's median age is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Oxley has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (13.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (14.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population of those aged 75-84 has grown from 2.5% to 5.5%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 12.0% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 14.2% to 11.1%, and the 55-64 age group dropped from 15.7% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Oxley's age profile will significantly change. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 53%, adding 49 residents to reach 143. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 79% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.