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Oakhurst (Qld) has an estimated 1,894 residents, up from 1,717 at the 2021 Census — a change of 177 people, or 10.3%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. Density is about 78 people per 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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With reference to the suburb of Oakhurst (Qld), demographic estimates compiled by AreaSearch utilizing ABS data and verified new residential locations place the population at approximately 1,894 in May 2026. This marks a rise of 177 residents (10.3%) from the 1,717 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This calculation stems from an estimated resident base of 1,890 derived from June 2025 ABS ERP statistics, combined with 35 validated new addresses added post-Census. The suburb's density stands at 77 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living with capacity for future growth.
Oakhurst (Qld)'s 10.3% rate of growth outpaced the SA3 region (9.0%) and the Rest of Qld, establishing it as a leading growth zone. Interstate migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 82.0% of the overall population gains recently. With reference to the suburb of Oakhurst (Qld), future projections apply ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is unavailable or for periods beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections from 2023 utilizing 2021 data are substituted. Since these state figures omit age breakdowns, age cohort shifts are weighted using ABS Greater Capital Region proportions from 2023 based on 2022 figures. Looking forward, growth is expected to align with the lower quartile of national regional areas, with projections suggesting Oakhurst (Qld) will add 67 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 3.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Oakhurst (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approval tracking shows that Oakhurst typically averages roughly 10 residential approvals annually, yielding 50 new homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been logged. In the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local population grew by an average of 4.4 people for every completed dwelling, indicating that demand outstrips supply, which generally drives up prices and buyer rivalry. The average construction value of these new dwellings is $431,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $28.1 million during this financial year, pointing to steady business development.
Compared against the Rest of Qld, construction volume per capita in Oakhurst is 12.0% lower, though it sits in the 65th percentile of all areas evaluated nationwide. The building mix consists of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% semi-detached properties or apartments, keeping the traditional low-density profile suited for families. There are roughly 221 residents for each new dwelling approval, suggesting ample room for expansion. Long-term forecasts suggest Oakhurst will add 63 new residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly calculations. Given ongoing building rates, residential supply appears positioned to satisfy this demand, favoring purchasers and potentially supporting growth above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects close to Oakhurst (Qld), worth an estimated $1.26 billion. 10 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and manufacturing. 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 performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence the immediate area. Major nearby projects include Central Acres Estate, Mary Harbour Development, Energy Storage Industries (ESI) Battery Manufacturing Facility, and Maryborough Manufactured Home Park Development, with details on the most relevant developments listed below.
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Hyne Timber Glue Laminated Manufacturing Plant
State-of-the-art 4000sqm glulam production facility incorporating latest automation technology. Supporting Queensland's sustainable timber industry with advanced engineered wood products.
The Heights Estate
Boutique residential estate offering premium building lots ranging from 608m2 to 835m2 in Tinana, part of the Fraser Coast region. Positioned on high-level land with natural breezes, close to Maryborough town centre and Mary River. Stages 1-5 sold out, Stage 6 expected in August 2026.
Central Acres Estate
Tinana's newest boutique acreage estate offering 30 prestige acreage home sites ranging from 1 to 5 acres (4,004m2 to 22,730m2), featuring prime pastures, beautiful country outlooks, and convenient access to Maryborough CBD and Hervey Bay beaches.
Homes for Queenslanders - Maryborough Social Housing
Construction of seven new one and two-bedroom social homes on the site of a disused retail space in Maryborough to provide housing for single people, couples, people with disability, and older Queenslanders. Two homes designed to Gold Level accessibility standards under the Social Housing Design Guidelines. Part of the Miles Government's Homes for Queenslanders plan, with federal funding through the Social Housing Accelerator.
Energy Storage Industries (ESI) Battery Manufacturing Facility
Australia's first commercial-scale manufacturing plant for grid-scale iron flow batteries, located in Maryborough in Queensland's Fraser Coast region. The $70 million facility uses iron flow battery technology licensed from Oregon-based ESS Inc, assembling batteries capable of up to 14 hours of energy storage with a 25-year operational life. Construction began in September 2024 with Wide Bay-Burnett contractor IDC Construct as the lead builder. ESI is targeting first battery production by end of 2025, scaling to 200MW per year by 2026 and 400MW per year by 2029 - enough to power a city the size of Toowoomba annually.The project is backed by a $25 million Queensland Government debt and equity investment, $40 million from a UK-based fund, and a further $3 million REFF grant for electrolyte production capacity. When fully operational by mid-2029, the plant will support up to 273 full-time jobs and supply wholesale electricity generators, energy retailers, and commercial and industrial customers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
Mary Harbour Development
The Mary Harbour project is a 174-hectare master-planned mixed-use precinct on the Mary River at Granville, Maryborough. The proposal includes a 300-berth marina with a 15-hectare man-made harbour spanning 2km of river frontage, a four-star 100-room resort hotel with conference facilities, a village centre with retail and community spaces, and approximately 1,800 dwellings for an estimated 3,500 residents. A development application was first lodged by MSF Sugar (now owned by Thai conglomerate Mitr Phol) with Fraser Coast Regional Council in 2015.The site is embedded within the Granville Emerging Community Local Plan Code of the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme. As of May 2026, the project remains dormant with no active construction or updated development applications recorded, and the Maryborough Sugar Factory ceased crushing operations in 2020.
Maryborough Manufactured Home Park Development
Approved manufactured home park development featuring 270 residential lots plus commercial and recreational facilities. Supporting affordable housing options and community development in the Maryborough region.
Maryborough Fire and Rescue Station
Australia's first mass engineered timber fire station, built using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and glulam, replacing the existing station while retaining the brick facade to showcase sustainable construction.
1,097 residents of Oakhurst (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,103. Unemployment sits at 0.5%, with participation at 75.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 exhibits a balanced mix of blue-collar and white-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 0.5%, and an estimated employment expansion of 8.7% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,097. The unemployment rate is 3.4% lower than the 3.9% rate seen in Regional Qld, while labor participation is exceptionally strong at 75.5% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a minor 5.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects pandemic restrictions. Local employment is mostly concentrated in retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.
Manufacturing shows high local specialization, employing workers at a rate 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services is underrepresented, employing 3.5% of the local workforce compared to 8.3% across Regional Qld. The ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a healthy local labor market. Over the 12 months ending March 2026, total employment grew by 8.7% and the labor force expanded by 8.1%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, labor force rise by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. While national jobs are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates differ by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix yields estimated local employment growth of 5.9% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting of industry composition without accounting for local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oakhurst (Qld) is $1,837 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $767 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,301 a year against an average of $73,081. 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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ATO data at the postcode level for financial year 2023 shows that local incomes exceed the national average, with a median of $63,301 and an average of $73,081. This is higher than the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates are approximately $70,492 for the median and $81,383 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes placed in the mid-range, between the 42nd and 55th percentiles. The dominant weekly earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 38.5% of residents (729 people), compared to 31.7% in the broader metropolitan area.
Discretionary income remains high, with residents retaining 87.5% of their earnings after housing expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oakhurst (Qld) had 580 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $345 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Oakhurst at the time of the latest Census were dominated by standalone houses at 98.6%, with other options like apartments and townhouses making up 1.4%, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were identical to the regional benchmark at 34.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (58.1%) or tenants (7.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 sat below the Regional Qld median, while the median weekly rent was exactly matching at $345, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345.
Locally, mortgage costs are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oakhurst (Qld) counted 580 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 640 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 84.8% of households, consisting of couples with children at 40.2%, couples without children at 35.9%, and single-parent households at 7.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.2%, with single-person living situations at 13.0% and group housing at 2.2%. The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.7% of adults in Oakhurst (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 9.1% with a bachelor degree and 0.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 39.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education rates in the area are low, with university graduation rates at 11.7% compared to the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 9.1% of residents, graduate diplomas by 1.7%, and postgraduate credentials by 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 49.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 39.4%. Enrollment rates are high, with 27.8% of the population participating in education. This includes 11.8% in primary schools, 8.6% in high schools, and 2.2% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Oakhurst (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport availability consists of 1 active stop in Oakhurst, offering bus services. This stop is connected to 1 route, providing a total of 20 passenger trips each week. Transport access is limited, with a typical distance of 3230 meters to the nearest transit point. Private vehicles remain the primary means of transport, with 95% of commuters driving. Car ownership is high, averaging 2.1 vehicles per household. A low 5.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was influenced by pandemic conditions. Services run at an average frequency of 2 trips daily per route, translating to roughly 20 weekly trips for each stop.
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66.2% of residents in Oakhurst (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Local health metrics show challenges in mortality and chronic illness rates, with health issues present in both younger and older cohorts, though private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 56% of the population (~1,063 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 10.1% and 8.3% of the community, respectively. Meanwhile, 66.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over represent 17.2% of the population (325 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld figure of 20.4%, with national comparative health rankings being even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Oakhurst (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 90.2% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.6%) and English (32.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with 90.2% of the population born within Australia, 92.7% holding citizenship, and 97.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.8% of residents, compared to 52.2% in Regional Qld. Looking at parental birthplaces, the main ancestries are Australian at 32.6% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 26.5%, English at 32.2%, and Irish at 8.0%. Notable differences in other groups include German ancestry at 6.8% (compared to 4.7% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Filipino ancestry at 1.2% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oakhurst (Qld) is 39. 21.4% 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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Oakhurst has a median age of 39 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. Toddlers aged 0 - 4 represent a prominent 7.8% of the area, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is relatively small at 8.3% compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group rose from 4.5% to 5.3%, whereas the 15 to 24 group shrank from 9.3% to 8.3%. By 2041, demographic models point to age shifts, with the 25 to 34 group projected to expand by 39 people (16%) from 248 to 288, while the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 brackets will contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oakhurst (Qld)
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 Suburb (SAL) 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 — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,717 at the 2021 Census → 1,894 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 (SAL32211). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.