Oxley (Qld)

Population growth drivers in Oxley are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Oxley's population was approximately 9,536 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 958 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,578. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,396 in June 2024 and an additional 125 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,378 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Oxley's growth rate of 11.2% since the 2021 Census surpassed the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

All drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, Oxley is projected to have above median population growth by statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The area is expected to grow by 1,724 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 16.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Oxley averaged approximately 43 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 215 homes approved during this period. In FY26 up until now, 25 dwellings have been approved. On average, Oxley has seen about 4.1 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

This significant demand outpaces new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings in Oxley is around $431,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $15.3 million, suggesting balanced commercial development activity in the area.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Oxley exhibits moderately higher construction activity, approximately 29.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining current property values. The majority of new building activity in Oxley consists of detached houses (97.0%), with a smaller proportion being medium and high-density housing (3.0%). This sustains the area's suburban identity, appealing to buyers seeking space and family homes. With around 270 people per approval, Oxley reflects a transitioning market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Oxley is projected to grow by approximately 1,575 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, although buyers may experience heightened competition as the population continues to increase.

Oxley has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence a region's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include Songbird Terraces, Oxley, Oxley Priority Development Area, Oxley Creek Transformation, and Oxley Police Academy Relocation Business Case Project. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Oxley performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Oxley has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6%.

As of September 2025, 5,331 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation was 68.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training had particularly high representation, at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing showed lower representation at 3.7%, compared to the regional average of 5.6%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.6% and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points in Oxley. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from QLD as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ due to industry-specific projections. Applying these projections to Oxley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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

The Oxley SA2 had a high national median income of $64,886 and average income of $88,486 in financial year 2022, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data. This compares with Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively for the same period. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $73,964 (median) and $100,865 (average). Census data from 2021 shows Oxley's household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 76th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 34.6% of Oxley's population (3,299 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this range. The area shows affluence with 31.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 15.0% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 77th percentile for disposable income. Oxley'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 82.2% houses and 17.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 80.2% houses and 19.8% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Oxley was at 25.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.7% and rented ones at 30.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,630. The median weekly rent figure in Oxley was recorded at $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 account for 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 make up the remaining 25.1%, with lone person households at 20.1% and group households comprising 5.0% of the total. 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

Educational attainment in Oxley is notably high. As of the latest data, 41.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications. This figure exceeds both the SA4 region's 18.8% and the SA3 area's 24.6%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong representation of bachelor degrees (27.4%), postgraduate qualifications (9.9%), and graduate diplomas (4.4%).

Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.6% of residents aged 15 and above 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. This includes primary education (10.1%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (7.9%).

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

Transport analysis indicates 44 active transport stops operating in Oxley. These include a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 79 individual routes, collectively providing 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 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 compared to national averages. However, older cohorts and those at risk have higher rates. Approximately 64% of Oxley's total population (6,103 people) has private health cover, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's 49.5% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.6% of residents and asthma impacting 7.8%. 71.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Brisbane's 72.1%. Oxley has a higher proportion of older residents, with 13.2% aged 65 and over (1,259 people), which may require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Oxley was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Oxley's population is culturally diverse, with 29.8% born overseas and 23.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Oxley, comprising 44.3% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 3.7% of Oxley's population versus 8.7%.

The top ancestry groups in Oxley are English (24.4%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (10.5%). Vietnamese, Samoan, and Spanish ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Oxley compared to regional averages.

Oxley's population is younger than the national pattern

Oxley's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36. This is somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Oxley has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (17.5%), but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of Oxley's population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 16.4% to 17.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined from 17.0% to 15.8%. By 2041, Oxley's population is projected to undergo significant demographic changes. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 41%, adding 471 residents to reach a total of 1,622. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups.