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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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Oxley (ACT) has an estimated population of roughly 1,713 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 10 people (0.6%) compared to the 1,703 residents counted in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from the 1,713 resident population determined by AreaSearch following the ABS's latest June 2025 ERP figures and 2 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. The suburb's density stands at 1,571 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level observed nationally by AreaSearch.
With 0.6% growth following the census, the suburb of Oxley (ACT) sits within 0.8 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (1.4%), reflecting solid underlying demographic stability. Most of this expansion arose from natural growth, which accounted for approximately 66.0% of recent population increases. Projections for each SA2 area incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data referencing a 2022 base year, with missing SA2 locations and post-2032 horizons drawing on ACT Government SA2 age cohort projections using 2022 as a base. Over this outlook horizon, demographic forecasts anticipate the total population in the suburb of Oxley (ACT) to reduce by 45 persons by 2041. Even so, certain segments are slated to rise, most notably the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to gain 67 people. Further details appear in the age breakdown.
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Over the past five years, Oxley has recorded only 1 residential development approval. This pattern highlights a fully established neighbourhood where vacant land for brand new construction is scarce. For prospective purchasers, this tight supply of new builds generally underpins established property values and concentrates market activity on existing residences. Compared with the wider Australian Capital Territory, Oxley registers substantially lower building activity. This constrained pipeline of new stock typically reinforces pricing and demand for existing houses. Activity also tracks below the national benchmark, reflecting the area's established character and probable planning constraints.
Given that demographic projections point toward a steady or contracting population base, Oxley is likely to experience less pressure on residential accommodation, potentially opening up opportunities for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Oxley (ACT)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 25 current infrastructure and development projects close to Oxley (ACT), worth an estimated $2.54 billion. 3 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major civil projects, and strategic planning frameworks significantly shape local growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 projects likely to impact the locality. Prominent initiatives include Dairy Farmers Hill Precinct (1 Dairy Road), Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong, Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1, and Tuggeranong Foreshore Improvements.
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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.
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.
Public Housing Renewal - Block 1 Section 80
Public housing development comprising 30 Class C adaptable units including 12 two-bedroom, 17 three-bedroom, and 1 four-bedroom unit. Features designated basement car parking, private courtyards/balconies, 6-star energy efficiency rating, and dual driveway access at Ellison Harvie Close. Part of ACT Government's public housing renewal program.
845 residents of Oxley (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 923. Unemployment sits at 8.5%, with participation at 63.9%. 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 1,274, about 74% 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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oxley features an educated labour force with solid representation across key public and essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 8.5%, and largely steady job figures over the preceding year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 845, while the local jobless rate sits 4.4% higher than the Australian Capital Territory mark of 4.1%, leaving room for improvement alongside a participation rate of 63.9% that trails the territory average of 70.6%. Census figures indicate that only 12.3% of workers operated from home, though pandemic lockdown measures during that period should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, engaging only 7.2% of Oxley's working population compared to 11.1% across the Australian Capital Territory. As a largely residential enclave, local job creation is modest, as demonstrated by the balance of Census workers relative to resident counts. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistical data shows that in the year to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 1.0% while employment dipped by 0.2%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory posted a 0.3% rise in employment and a 1.1% rise in the labour force, with its unemployment rate climbing 0.7 percentage points. Looking forward, national forecasts released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia shed light on future employment trends. Projected national employment expansion stands at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Oxley's current industry composition indicates projected local employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a simple illustrative weighting rather than a local demographic forecast.
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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 $65,932 a year against an average of $75,922. 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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Postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the suburb of Oxley at elevated levels nationally, featuring a median income of $65,932 and an average income of $75,922. These numbers sit below the overall Australian Capital Territory benchmarks of a $72,206 median and an $85,981 average. Applying a Wage Price Index rise of 10.44% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $72,815 (median) and $83,848 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal categories, Census figures place Oxley incomes between the 87th and 87th percentiles nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 33.3% of earners (570 individuals), aligning closely with the 34.3% regional benchmark. Economic capacity is further demonstrated by the 38.3% earning above $3,000/week. Residents retain 87.3% of earnings once housing expenses are met, and the neighbourhood places in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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 latest Census, Oxley's housing landscape was composed of 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Outright home ownership stood at 34.2%, well above the territory average, while 42.9% of homes were mortgaged and 23.0% rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $2,150, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory level of $2,080, while median weekly rent was $400 against the territory's $450. Across the nation, Oxley's mortgage costs exceed the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the Australian benchmark 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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 79.2%, split between couples with children at 35.5%, couples without children at 29.6%, and single parent families at 12.0%. The remaining 20.8% comprises non-family setups, consisting of lone person households at 19.9% and group households at 1.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, outpacing 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, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 21.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education qualifications present an area for focus, as the 33.0% tertiary degree attainment rate trails the wider SA4 regional benchmark of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 33.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, made up of advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (21.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.1% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion includes 10.5% in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Oxley (ACT) reaches 9 stops on 34 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 transit coverage in Oxley includes 9 active bus stops. Across these locations, 34 individual routes operate to deliver 2,020 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is excellent, with residents located an average of 184 meters from their closest stop. Being a largely suburban residential setting, 91% of commuters travel via private vehicle, with household vehicle ownership averaging 1.6 cars, exceeding the territory standard. In the 2021 Census, a modest 12.3% of employees worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related measures at the time. Transit service frequency reaches an average of 288 daily trips across the local network, representing approximately 224 departures per stop each week.
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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 57.2% 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic conditions place Oxley above average for overall health, with typical rates of common ailments across older and younger residents. Private hospital coverage is extensive, held by approximately 57% of residents (~979 people), compared with 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions (9.9%) and arthritis (8.6%) represent the primary reported health issues, while 64.7% of the community reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents exhibit standard health metrics. People aged 65 and over account for 19.3% of the populace (330 people), tracking above the territory's 14.2% proportion, with seniors achieving above-average health results consistent with nationwide trends.
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 exceeds typical benchmarks, with 19.2% of residents born abroad and 15.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group at 48.0% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism shows a visible local presence at 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the leading heritage groups are Australian (27.5%), English (25.6%), and Irish (9.2%). Specific smaller groups also exhibit higher representation than territory averages, including French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (against 0.6%), and Sri Lankan at 0.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oxley (ACT) is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.0% 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 displays an older age distribution. Based on AreaSearch's August 2026 figures, residents aged 65+ comprise 19.3% of the community compared to 14.2% across the Australian Capital Territory, while individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 27.8% relative to the 32.8% territory level. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, dropping slightly from 39 at the 2021 Census yet remaining 3 years older than the territory's Census median of 35. By age bracket, residents aged 45 - 64 reduced from 28.4% at the Census to an estimated 23.0%.
Concurrently, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.2% to an estimated 10.8%, whereas the 15 to 24 group increased from 12.0% to 14.2%, reflecting an existing demographic maturing without an influx of younger households. By 2041, seniors aged 65+ are projected to form the largest growth segment, rising by 64 residents (19%) to 395, while younger cohorts and middle-aged groups are projected to contract.
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 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 (SAL80105). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.