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Oxley (ACT) has an estimated 1,713 residents. That puts 1,572 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluation by AreaSearch, the population of Oxley stands at approximately 1,713 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 10 individuals (0.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 1,703 residents. The shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 1,713 alongside 2 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With these numbers, the local population density reaches 1,571 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census growth rate of 0.6% in Oxley is within 0.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (1.4%), indicating competitive expansion patterns.
Natural increase was the main driver of population gains, representing roughly 66.0% of the growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas without these figures, and for projections beyond 2032, age cohort growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 projections starting in 2022 are applied instead. Based on these projections, demographic shifts suggest a shrinking population overall, with a projected reduction of 41 residents by 2041. Conversely, expansion is projected in certain age groups, particularly the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow by 68 individuals.
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Oxley has seen almost no property development, registering only 1 approval over a five-year period. This indicates a fully established neighborhood with scarce prospects for fresh building projects. This lack of incoming housing stock generally underpins demand for existing homes and supports price consolidation. Construction activity in Oxley is significantly lower than the wider Australian Capital Territory. This low level of new building supply typically helps bolster demand and support values for established properties. The volume also falls short of the national average, highlighting the suburb's established nature and pointing to probable planning controls.
Given that the local population is projected to remain stable or decline, Oxley is likely to experience less pressure on residential housing, which could create favorable conditions for buyers.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects close to Oxley (ACT), worth an estimated $2.71 billion. 1 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional trends. AreaSearch has identified 3 notable projects likely to influence the local area. These developments include the Dairy Farmers Hill Precinct (1 Dairy Road), Stage 4 of the Canberra Light Rail (Woden to Tuggeranong), Stage 1 of the Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation, and improvements to the Tuggeranong Foreshore. The following details outline the projects of greatest relevance.
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Kambah Group Centre Expansion
A $20 million private redevelopment led by Exempla Group to revitalize the Kambah Village precinct. The project involves doubling the existing Woolworths supermarket footprint to approximately 3,475 square metres to create a full-line store. The expansion includes a new BWS, additional specialty retail units ranging from 50 to 300 square metres, new food outlets, and medical services. The design features a new covered northern entry and integrated landscaping designed to complement ACT Government public realm upgrades.Current planning focus includes lease variations to accommodate indoor recreation and personal services.
Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation
ACT Government modernisation project at Wanniassa Hills Primary School delivering a preschool upgrade and replacement of existing gas boilers with fully electric heat pumps to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort and learning environments. The works build on the school's earlier major modernisation program including new learning communities, administration refurbishment, hall improvements and expanded parking. Electrical supply upgrade works were tendered in 2025 to support the new HVAC system.
Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1
A long-term revitalisation of the Erindale Group Centre focused on transforming public spaces, improving pedestrian and active travel links, and upgrading community infrastructure. The 2025-26 ACT Budget specifically funded the Erindale shops upgrade, with concept designs for public space improvements, including new lighting, paving, and furniture, expected for community feedback in 2026. The broader master plan facilitates future mixed-use development and roughly 800 new dwellings to support Tuggeranong growth.
Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing
Public housing development on Block 1 Section 80 in the Southquay Greenway precinct on Lake Tuggeranong, proposing 30 Class C adaptable units (12 x two-bedroom, 17 x three-bedroom, and 1 x four-bedroom) aligning with the ACT Planning Strategy for compact, efficient, and accessible developments.
Empire Global Mixed-Use Development
Major mixed-use development comprising 299 residential apartments, 6 serviced apartments, and 1 commercial unit across two buildings up to 8 storeys. Includes three basement parking levels with 371 car spaces. The project was initially refused due to solar access concerns, but the developer plans to resubmit with amendments addressing planning authority concerns.
Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong
Proposed southern extension of the Canberra light rail network connecting Woden Town Centre to Tuggeranong Town Centre via the Athllon Drive corridor. Recent 2026 updates indicate the ACT Government is developing a transit-oriented development (ToD) plan for the Athllon Drive corridor, with conceptual integrated bus and light rail network options for Canberra South expected by June 2026. The project remains part of the long-term City-wide Light Rail Network plan to support a population of 500,000.
The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa
Proposed medium-density residential estate of approximately 120-150 townhouses and apartments on former open space land between Wanniassa Hills and the Erindale Centre, part of the broader Indicative Land Release Program.
Tuggeranong Foreshore Improvements
ACT Government delivered a $4.75 million upgrade completed in 2024 to revitalise the Lake Tuggeranong foreshore and improve access between the town centre and the lake. Works included a renewed Town Park playground with accessible equipment, widened and realigned College Walk with low carbon pavement using 540 recycled tyres, upgraded Bartlet Place crossing and Reed Street paths, revitalised boardwalk with new decking, refurbished wayfinding, new lighting, landscaping and furniture, and upgraded toilet facilities with accessible amenities.
845 residents of Oxley (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 923. Unemployment sits at 8.5%, with participation at 64.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,296, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong representation in essential services, with a jobless rate of 8.5% and steady employment figures over the prior year. In March 2026845 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate of 4.4% was higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is also notably lower at 64.0% compared to the ACT average of 70.8%. Census data indicates that only 12.3% of workers worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
In contrast, the professional & technical sector has a minor footprint, accounting for 7.2% of employment compared to 11.1% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests this mostly residential suburb provides few local employment opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year ending March 2026, the local labor force grew by 1.0% while total employment fell by 0.2%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, employment in the Australian Capital Territory rose by 0.3%, the labor force expanded by 1.1%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.7 percentage points. National job projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future employment needs in Oxley. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Oxley's workforce distribution suggests local employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model for illustration that does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Oxley (ACT) is $2,393 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,132 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,065 a year against an average of $78,426. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Data from the ATO for the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Oxley SA2 recorded a median income of $69,065 and an average income of $78,426. These figures are higher than the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $72,206 and $85,981 in the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $76,275 for median income and $86,614 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Oxley are positioned highly, placing between the 87th and 87th percentiles nationally.
The largest group consists of 33.3% of households (570 residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with regional patterns showing 34.3% in this bracket. Financial strength is demonstrated by the 38.3% of households with weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports consumer spending. Residents keep 87.3% of their income after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary purchasing capacity, and the area is ranked in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oxley (ACT) had 606 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,150 a month. Rent absorbs 16.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing types in Oxley consisted of 92.5% separate houses and 7.5% other forms of housing, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings. This compares to 63.3% separate houses and 36.7% other dwellings in the broader Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Oxley were much higher than the ACT average, sitting at 34.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (42.9%) or rented (23.0%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,150 per month, exceeding the ACT average of $2,080, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $450 in the ACT.
Nationally, Oxley's median monthly mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oxley (ACT) counted 606 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 79.2%, consisting of couples with children at 35.5%, couples without children at 29.6%, and single-parent households at 12.0%. Non-family households represent the remaining 20.8%, with single-person households at 19.9% and group households at 1.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.0% of adults in Oxley (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational outcomes in the area present certain challenges, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (33.0%) sitting well below the SA4 regional average of 46.8%. This represents a key area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 33.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (21.1%). Enrolment in education is high, with 29.1% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 10.5% in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 4.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Oxley (ACT) reaches 9 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Oxley include 9 active transport stops, which are serviced by bus routes. A total of 37 different routes run through these stops, providing 2,029 passenger journeys per week. Access to transport is strong, with residents living an average of 184 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 91%. The average number of motor vehicles per dwelling is 1.6, which is higher than the regional average.
Census data from 2021 reveals that 12.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect local restrictions during the pandemic. Across all bus routes, service frequency averages 289 daily trips, representing approximately 225 weekly services for each individual stop.
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64.7% of residents in Oxley (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Oxley residents experience positive health metrics, with mortality rates and medical conditions matching national averages. Common health issues appear standard across different age groups, and private health insurance coverage is high, with 58% of residents (~993 people) holding cover. This compares with a coverage rate of 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent medical diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.9% and 8.6% of residents, respectively. A total of 64.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 70.2% in the Australian Capital Territory.
Health profiles for working-age residents are standard. Residents aged 65 and older account for 19.9% of the population (340 people), compared to 14.3% in the ACT. Senior health outcomes are favorable, with national rankings matching the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Oxley (ACT) is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 15.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.5%) and English (25.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Oxley is above average, with 19.2% of the population born outside Australia and 15.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 48.0% of residents. The most distinct relative difference is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.2% across the wider Australian Capital Territory. In terms of family ancestry, the three largest groups in Oxley are Australian at 27.5%, English at 25.6%, and Irish at 9.2%. Notable variations in other ancestries include French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% in the region), Sri Lankan at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oxley (ACT) is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Oxley has a median age of 38 years, which is older than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 years and matches the national average of 38 years. Compared to the ACT, the suburb contains a higher proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (13.3%) but fewer residents in the 25 - 34 bracket (14.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 2.5% to 5.5%, and the 15 to 24 group increased from 12.0% to 14.1%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.2% to 11.1%, and the 55 to 64 cohort decreased from 15.7% to 12.8%.
Projections indicate that Oxley's demographic structure will shift by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow by 53%, adding 49 people to total 143. Seniors aged 65 and over are projected to drive 79% of the net growth, reflecting local aging trends. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are expected to decline in number.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oxley (ACT)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,703 at the 2021 Census → 1,713 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801071086). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.