Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Oxley (Qld) has an estimated 10,029 residents, up 10.2% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Oxley (Qld).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Conveniently positioned 11.2 kilometres south-southwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Oxley (Qld) demonstrates strong demographic expansion patterns. Based on AreaSearch's analysis combining aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts released yearly with quarterly national address file updates, the population is estimated at around 10,029 as of August 2026. This represents an addition of 929 people (10.2%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,100 people, underscoring the area's steady population momentum.
Demographically, the community features a notable 35 to 44yo presence, a pronounced proportion 0 to 4yo, an elevated education employment base, and strong mortgage holder representation alongside high semi-detached housing levels.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Conveniently positioned 11.2 kilometres south-southwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Oxley (Qld) demonstrates strong demographic expansion patterns. Based on AreaSearch's analysis combining aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts released yearly with quarterly national address file updates, the population is estimated at around 10,029 as of August 2026. This represents an addition of 929 people (10.2%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,100 people, underscoring the area's steady population momentum.
Demographically, the community features a notable 35 to 44yo presence, a pronounced proportion 0 to 4yo, an elevated education employment base, and strong mortgage holder representation alongside high semi-detached housing levels.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,921 in 2006 and 9,987 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 10,029 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 17.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 35%.
Oxley (Qld) ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 92nd for infrastructure drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Oxley (Qld) is $620 a week, up 3.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $422 in 2017, $716 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $337 in 2017, $410 in 2026. A break means no rent was reported that year. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $620 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $716 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +7.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $410 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 58 tracked applications: 48 approved, 7 under assessment, 3 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 10 projects in Oxley (Qld) (4 under construction) and 41 more in the surrounding area.
A $100 million, 20-year initiative to revitalise a 20km corridor into a green lifestyle destination. Recent updates include the commencement of the first stage of Graceville Riverside Parklands, featuring playground upgrades, new picnic facilities, and an event-ready community lawn.
A 19-hectare Priority Development Area on the former Oxley Secondary College site, 11km southwest of Brisbane CBD. The Songbird Oxley estate delivers a residential community within a bushland setting, including detached house and land lots, terrace homes, retirement and ageing-in-place accommodation, a childcare centre and a community centre.
Songbird Terraces is the final residential precinct within the Songbird Oxley master plan, featuring a collection of 34 bespoke 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses. The project offers luxury amenities, including a heated swimming pool, landscaped gardens, and a cafe, creating a tranquil and connected village lifestyle in Oxley.
Arabella is a residential development of 170 three and four-bedroom double-storey townhomes adjacent to protected bushland in Oxley, Brisbane. The master-planned project features resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, barbecue area, and resident lounge.
Proposed relocation of the Queensland Police Academy from Oxley to the Wacol Police Precinct, delivering a modern police training campus with advanced recruit training facilities, crime scene simulators, operational training areas and supporting police functions.
A state-of-the-art six-storey residential aged care facility providing 150 beds for residential, respite, memory support, and palliative care. Opened in March 2025, the facility features small household resident communities, an on-site wellness and vitality centre, a hair salon, and the Esprit Cafe.
A three-storey commercial building with 1,414.6sqm Gross Floor Area, comprising a small ground floor retail tenancy (56sqm) and two levels of office space, designed with an expressive timber structure and a facade featuring glazing, metal cladding, and perforated metal screens.
Comprehensive stormwater management system integrated into the Songbird Oxley development. The project features a 25m wide overland flow channel, bio-retention and detention basins, and water quality treatment facilities designed to manage 1% AEP flood events.
Infrastructure improvements along Seventeen Mile Rocks Road to support the Songbird Oxley residential development and Oxley Priority Development Area (PDA).
Environmental rehabilitation project within the Oxley Priority Development Area delivering approximately 3 hectares of restored conservation land.
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial is a 56-unit strata industrial and business precinct spread across nine buildings. Delivered by Prekaro Projects, the development provides versatile warehouse, showroom, commercial office, and storage tenancies configured for light industrial and trade services.
Brisbane City Council is upgrading the busy Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Road intersection in Inala, which carries nearly 22,000 vehicles per day and has been identified as a safety black spot. Works include new traffic signals, dedicated turning lanes, signalised pedestrian crossings and improved cycling connections.
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Estimated completion year of the 21 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 7, 2027 5, 2028 4, 2029 0, 2030 1. 7 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 58 substantial development applications lodged in and around Oxley (Qld) over the past 5 years, 11 in the last 12 months; 7 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 14, 2023 13, 2024 7, 2025 15, 2026 (to Oct) 8.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 58 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 11 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 68th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 55 | ABS building approvals | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 48 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 7 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Oxley include: Arabella Townhomes (Construction); Songbird Terraces, Oxley (Construction); Oxley Police Academy Relocation Project (Planning); Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Road Intersection Upgrade - Inala (Planning); and Ipswich Motorway Upgrade: Rocklea to Darra (Remaining Sections) (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Oxley spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Environmental & Disaster Management, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
The suburb of Oxley ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Oxley among the top 12% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Oxley area has seen 169 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Oxley's current population of 10,029 has been supported by 55 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Oxley has seen 5.8 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 117 people in the suburb of Oxley, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Oxley's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 55, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Oxley has grown by approximately 1,051 people, while 276 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.8 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Oxley are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,029 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +10.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,452 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 60th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 9,100 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 929 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 6.91 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Oxley was estimated to be approximately 10,029 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 9,987 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of oxley has added approximately 929 people and shown a 10.21% increase from the 9,100 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Oxley is estimated at 1,451 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Oxley has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.8% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Oxley is driven by: Overseas migration (42.0%), Natural increase (30.0%), Interstate migration (28.000000000000004%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 42.0% of overall population gains.
Oxley's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 24th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 20.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 55.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 16.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Oxley at 35 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 35 years as at August 2026, Oxley is comparable to the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and 3 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Oxley compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 17.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Oxley compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 11.9% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the suburb of Oxley is broadly in line with Greater Brisbane.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 20.2% of the population in the suburb of Oxley as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.1% of the population in the suburb of Oxley as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 86% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $71,151 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 86th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $93,908 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,168 | 2021 Census, weekly | 76th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $969 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 31.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,490 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 16.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Oxley is approximately $76,210. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $71,151.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Oxley is approximately $100,585. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $93,908.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Oxley is approximately $76,210 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $71,151 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Oxley is approximately $100,585 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $93,908 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Oxley's households (~35.0% / 1,124 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Oxley is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 35.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Oxley is $2,168/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Oxley is $2,490/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Oxley is $969/wk.
The suburb of Oxley shows a median taxpayer income of $71,151 and an average of $93,908 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $61,668 and average income of $77,113. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $76,210 (median) and $100,585 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Oxley is $7,989 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of oxley's disposable income is $7,989 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Oxley rank among the top 3% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 74.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 5,859 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,152 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 5,975 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Oxley has approximately 5,859 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.9%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Oxley stands at 1.9%, which is 2.4 percentage points below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Oxley is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.2% of employment), education & training (13.2%), and professional & technical (11.1%). Other significant employers include public administration & safety and retail trade.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Oxley has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Oxley is 74.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of oxley shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 13.2% of the local workforce compared to 9.4% across Greater Brisbane. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of oxley's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Oxley ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 27.3% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 9.9% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 41.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 18.1% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.5% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 30.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
41.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Oxley have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
30.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Oxley have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of oxley ranks in the 69th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Oxley are: Bachelor Degree (27.3%), Certificate (18.1%), Postgraduate (9.9%).
31.6% of the population in the suburb of Oxley is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.2% in primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, 7.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Oxley is 1047, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Oxley, with a combined enrollment of approximately 414 students.
The suburb of oxley includes 1 primary school.
Oxley features high concentrations of group households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.7 people | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 20.0% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 36.8% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.3% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 5.2% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,211 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,539 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 74.7% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.4 per family | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Oxley had 3,211 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 10.2% to an estimated 3,539 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Oxley is 2.7 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 74.7% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (20.0%), group households (5.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,399 family households, couples with children account for 36.8% of all households, couples without children at home 25.3%, and single parent families 11.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Oxley shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Oxley have an average of 1.4 children, slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 45.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 39.4% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 20.0% of all households in the suburb of Oxley, similar to the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 5.2% of households, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 30.7% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 24.1% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 75.9% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 86.3% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
Oxley was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 30.7% of its population born overseas and 24.1% speaking a language other than English at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Oxley, at 44.2% of people, although more residents (44.4%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 4.1% of the population, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Oxley are English, comprising 23.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 21.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Vietnamese is notably overrepresented at 3.9% of Oxley (vs 0.8% across Greater Brisbane), New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 1.0%) and Spanish at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
30.7% of the suburb of Oxley population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
24.1% of the population in the suburb of Oxley speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
1.3% of the suburb of Oxley population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
86.3% of the suburb of Oxley population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Oxley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 31.2% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 25.4% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 81.6% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,993 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 60th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 43.4% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 16.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 18.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 29th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 21.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 24th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Oxley, 25.4% of homes are owned outright, 43.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 31.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 81.6% of dwellings in the suburb of Oxley are houses.
In the suburb of Oxley, 2.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 16.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Oxley stands at 25.4%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Oxley is $1,993, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Oxley is $1,405, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Oxley, households with mortgages typically spend 21.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Oxley is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Oxley shows mortgage holders spending 21.2% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 18.5% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Oxley consists of 81.6% detached houses, 16.0% semi-detached dwellings, 2.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Oxley consumes approximately 15.0% of median household income ($9,387 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Oxley show attached dwellings contributing 49% of approvals compared to 18% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 51% of applications versus 82% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Oxley's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 62.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.1% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 77.8% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
Around 62.8% of people in the suburb of Oxley are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Oxley, 5.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
7.8% of people in the suburb of Oxley are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.3% of the suburb of Oxley population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.9% of people in the suburb of Oxley have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Oxley, 62.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 467 m away and the nearest GP 708 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 38 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 38th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 467 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 708 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 708 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 712 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 761 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 781 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 801 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 948 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 7.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 404 places in Oxley (Qld), about 1.6 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Oxley among the top 12% of areas assessed nationwide.
Oxley has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 8% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Oxley (Qld) is $620 a week, +3.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
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 is younger than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 86% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment conditions in Oxley rank among the top 3% of areas assessed nationally.
The educational profile of Oxley ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Oxley features high concentrations of group households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Brisbane.
Oxley's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
Transport in Oxley (Qld): transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Oxley (Qld) has an estimated 10,029 residents, up 10.2% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Oxley (Qld).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Oxley (Qld).
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Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32243). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Oxley (Qld) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Oxley (Qld) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 23.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
