Oxenford

Population growth drivers in Oxenford are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Oxenford's population is estimated at around 13,474 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,201 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,273 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 13,460 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 45 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 972 persons per square kilometer. Oxenford's growth of 9.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Qld at 9.1%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 43.0%.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for national non-metropolitan areas, with Oxenford expected to increase by 3,156 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 22.6% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Oxenford when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Oxenford had approximately 37 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 186 homes. In FY26 so far, 26 approvals have been recorded. This results in an estimated 7.9 new residents arriving per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. Commercial development approvals this financial year totalled $29.7 million.

Compared to Rest of Qld, Oxenford has significantly lower building activity, at 69.0% below the regional average per person. Recent construction comprises mainly detached houses (97.0%) with a smaller portion of medium and high-density housing (3.0%). Oxenford's population is expected to grow by around 3,040 residents by 2041, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and stronger price growth if current development rates continue.

Looking ahead, Oxenford is expected to grow by 3,040 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Oxenford has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Stonewood Estate, Movie World Hotel Development, Coomera Connector Stage 1, and Gold Coast Social Housing Units. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Oxenford exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Oxenford has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year. As of September 2025, 7,570 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is high at 73.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Only 12.5% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.2% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by a lower Census working population compared to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, while labour force and unemployment remained broadly flat. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Oxenford's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Oxenford's median income among taxpayers is $51,669. The average income in Oxenford during this period was $63,031. Both figures are below the national average. In comparison, Rest of Qld had a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates suggest Oxenford's median income would be approximately $56,789 and the average would be around $69,277 by that date. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Oxenford cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally for households, families, and individuals. The earnings profile shows that the majority of residents, 39.3% or 5,295 people, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is reflective of regional patterns where 31.7% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 17.8% of income in Oxenford, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Oxenford is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Oxenford, as per the latest Census evaluation, 73.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 26.6% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oxenford stood at 22.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.5% and rented ones at 24.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, surpassing Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Oxenford was $435, higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $345. Nationally, Oxenford's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $375.

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

Family households account for 79.0% of all households, including 37.8% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.0%, with lone person households at 18.0% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Oxenford aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has university qualification rates of 18.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (30.6%). Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (10.5%), secondary education (8.9%), and tertiary education (4.0%).

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

Oxenford has 44 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 698 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents living an average of 275 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Oxenford residents commute outwards, primarily using cars (94%). On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 12.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 99 trips per day, which translates to roughly 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Oxenford is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Oxenford faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 52% of Oxenford's total population (~7,030 people) have private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (8.5%) and asthma (8.2%). Around 69.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Oxenford has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,778 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Oxenford's population showed above-average linguistic diversity, with 10.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Overseas-born residents comprised 29.0%. Christianity was the dominant religion in Oxenford, making up 44.5% of its population.

Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages, comprising 0.1% versus 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.8%), Australian (24.9%), and Scottish (7.4%). Notable differences existed in the representation of certain ethnicities: New Zealanders made up 1.7% compared to regional averages of 0.9%, Maori comprised 1.9% versus 0.8%, and Hungarians were at 0.4% against regional figures of 0.2%.

Oxenford's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Oxenford's median age in 2021 was 36 years, which is lower than both Queensland's figure of 41 and Australia's figure of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprised 14.7% of Oxenford's population in 2021, compared to the Rest of Qld average, indicating an over-representation in this cohort. Conversely, the 65-74 age group was under-represented at 7.8%. Between 2016 and 2021, Oxenford's population aged 25-34 grew from 13.0% to 14.7%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.5% to 12.9%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 14.3% to 13.1%. By 2041, Oxenford's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 25-34 age cohort is expected to increase by 754 people (38%), from 1,980 to 2,735. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 2%, adding 34 people.