Oxley (Qld)
Statistical Area - sa2

Oxley lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Oxley's population was 9,530 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 952 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,578. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,390 in June 2024 and an additional 125 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,377 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Oxley's growth of 11.1% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 8.6%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 41.0% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied for each age cohort. Population projections indicate an above median growth is expected by 2041, with the area projected to grow by 1,724 persons, reflecting a total increase of 16.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Oxley among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Oxley has averaged approximately 43 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, Oxley had 215 home approvals, with an additional 21 approvals recorded in FY26 so far. Each year, an average of 4.1 new residents is associated with every home built during these five financial years.

This demand significantly outstrips the supply of new homes, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value for new homes in Oxley is $701,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $15.3 million, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to the Greater Brisbane region.

Measured against this region over the past five years, Oxley shows moderately higher construction activity, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. New building activity is predominantly detached houses (97.0%), with a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing (3.0%), sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With approximately 270 people per approval, Oxley reflects a transitioning market. Looking ahead, Oxley is projected to grow by 1,581 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with these growth projections, though increased buyer competition may be experienced as the population grows.

Oxley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Regis Oxley (formerly Rockpool Songbird Oxley Aged Care), Songbird Terraces, Oxley, Oxley Creek Transformation, and Oxley Priority Development Area. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Oxley ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Oxley in Queensland has a highly educated workforce with strong representation of professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than the regional average.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relative. As of June 2025, 5,226 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is at 68.7%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Notably, education & training has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.7% compared to the regional average of 5.6%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment in Oxley increased by 0.2%, with labour force increasing by 0.2% and unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded higher employment growth of 4.4%. State-level data for Queensland to Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, slightly lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Oxley's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Oxley's median income among taxpayers was $64,886 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $88,486 during the same period. These figures are higher than those for Greater Brisbane, which were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $72,484 (median) and $98,848 (average) as of March 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, Oxley's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 77th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 34.6% of Oxley's population (3,297 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. This pattern is similar to the surrounding region, where 33.3% occupy this income range. Oxley demonstrates considerable affluence with 31.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 15.0% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 77th percentile for disposable income. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.2% houses and 17.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 80.2% houses and 19.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oxley stood at 25.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.7% and rented ones at 30.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,630. The median weekly rent in Oxley was $405, compared to Brisbane metro's $355. Nationally, Oxley's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Oxley features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 74.9% of all households, including 36.8% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for 25.1%, with lone person households at 20.1% and group households making up 5.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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

Oxley's educational attainment is notably high, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 18.8% in the broader SA4 region and 24.6% in the nearby SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 27.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (18.0%). Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.1% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 7.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Oxley State School serves the local area, with an enrollment of 414 students as of a recent report. The school demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1047), offering balanced educational opportunities focused exclusively on primary education. Secondary options are available in surrounding areas due to limited local capacity (4.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.3).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 44 active transport stops operating within Oxley. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 79 individual routes which collectively provide 3,476 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located 213 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 496 trips per day across all routes equating to approximately 79 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Oxley is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Oxley demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, which is higher than the national average when considering older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 64% of Oxley's total population of 6,099 people have private health cover, compared to 49.5% across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in Oxley are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.6 and 7.8% of residents respectively.

A total of 71.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.1% across Greater Brisbane. As of a recent report (dated June 2021), Oxley has 13.2% of its population aged 65 and over, comprising 1,258 people.

Oxley was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Oxley's population was found to be culturally diverse, with 29.8% born overseas and 23.2% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016. Christianity was the predominant religion in Oxley, comprising 44.3%. Buddhism, however, was overrepresented at 3.7%, compared to 8.7% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.4%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (10.5%). Notably, Vietnamese (3.6%) and Samoan (0.5%) were overrepresented in Oxley compared to regional averages of 11.3% and 2.7%, respectively. Spanish was also slightly overrepresented at 0.6%.

Oxley's population is younger than the national pattern

Oxley's median age is 35 years, close to Greater Brisbane's average of 36, but slightly younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Oxley has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.5%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 16.4% to 17.5%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 17.0% to 15.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Oxley. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 41%, adding 471 residents to reach a total of 1,622. Conversely, populations aged 0-4 and 25-34 are forecasted to decline.