Oakhurst
With 98.6% separate houses and 67.2% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms, Oakhurst is one of the most detached, family-sized housing markets in regional Queensland. The 1,717-person suburb carries a median house price of $429,000, well below the national capital city median, and household income sits at the 66.5th percentile nationally. Overseas-born residents make up just 9.8% of the population, which is 11.8 percentage points below the national figure, and English-origin ancestry dominates. The median age of 39 sits 1 year below the national figure, and 58% of dwellings are owner-occupied with a mortgage, marking Oakhurst clearly as mortgage-belt territory rather than an investor-driven market.
Population
1,717
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,837/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Median House
$429K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $429,000 is estimated from rental data and sits at an accessible level compared to southeast Queensland capital city prices. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.1% falls comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, meaning the average household can carry a mortgage without undue pressure. Stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 98.6%, and 67.2% of those have 4 or more bedrooms, making Oakhurst suited to buyers seeking larger family homes rather than apartments or townhouses. Only 7.7% of dwellings are rented, and 34.3% are owned outright, a sign that many established residents have reduced or eliminated debt. The suburb's 81.2% residential stability rate, with fewer than 1 in 5 households moving in 5 years, suggests low churn and price anchored by owner-occupier demand rather than speculative turnover.
For Buyers
The median house price of $429,000 is estimated from rental data and sits at an accessible level compared to southeast Queensland capital city prices. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.1% falls comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, meaning the average household can carry a mortgage without undue pressure. Stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 98.6%, and 67.2% of those have 4 or more bedrooms, making Oakhurst suited to buyers seeking larger family homes rather than apartments or townhouses. Only 7.7% of dwellings are rented, and 34.3% are owned outright, a sign that many established residents have reduced or eliminated debt. The suburb's 81.2% residential stability rate, with fewer than 1 in 5 households moving in 5 years, suggests low churn and price anchored by owner-occupier demand rather than speculative turnover.
For Investors
The investment case for Oakhurst is thin by yield metrics but carries low downside risk. Weekly rent averages $345 against a $429,000 median, implying a gross yield near 4.2%, modest but higher than most capital city suburbs. The vacancy rate of 4.1% is elevated compared to sub-2% tight rental markets, indicating limited rental demand for a suburb where only 7.7% of residents are tenants. Just 1 development application was lodged in the past 12 months, meaning new supply is not a pressure. The absence of public transport (0.5% usage rate) and the 92.6% car-driver commute profile limits the tenant catchment to households with vehicles. For investors, the low entry price and stable owner-occupier base offer capital preservation, but yield and growth prospects depend on broader regional economic activity rather than organic population or rental demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 39 is 1 year below the national figure, and 47.9% of families are couples with children, pointing to a household structure skewed toward established families. Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above the national average, consistent with the large-bedroom housing stock. Overseas-born residents account for just 9.8% of the population, which is 11.8 percentage points below the national level, and ancestry data shows English (776 residents), Irish (193), Scottish (185) and German (165) as the top groups. University qualifications reach 14.7% of residents, which is 15.4 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a workforce concentrated in trades, healthcare and manufacturing rather than professional services. The volunteering rate of 17.6% indicates above-average community participation for a rural-fringe suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.6%
Houses
0.5%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses make up 98.6% of the housing stock, with semi-detached at just 0.5% and no recorded apartment share. This is among the most detached profiles you will find in Queensland, placing Oakhurst well above the state average for house dominance. Four-or-more-bedroom dwellings account for 67.2% of stock, and 3-bedroom homes add another 27.4%, meaning nearly all dwellings are sized for families. Tenure is split 34.3% outright owners, 58% with a mortgage and 7.7% renting, a tenure profile that leans heavily toward ownership compared to state and national averages where renting typically exceeds 30%. At $429,000 median, rent-to-income sits at 18.8% and mortgage-to-income at 19.1%, both well clear of stress thresholds, which means housing costs are proportionate to local incomes rather than inflated.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$345
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$767
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.1%
Unoccupied
25
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.9%
Couples, no children
1,478
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 23.4% of the workforce (121 workers), a share that reflects Oakhurst's position within the Fraser Coast regional catchment where health services anchor local employment. Manufacturing follows at 13.7% (71 workers) and Education at 13.1% (68 workers), with Public Administration at 10.6% and Construction at 7.9% completing the top five. By occupation, Professionals (126) and Clerical and Admin workers (125) are the top two categories, followed by Community and Personal service workers (104). The full-time employment rate of 68.7% is in line with national norms, and unemployment sits at 4.5%, reflecting typical regional Queensland conditions. Household income at the 66.5th percentile nationally means Oakhurst earns above median but is not a high-income suburb, consistent with its healthcare and manufacturing employment base.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.7%
Part-time
26.8%
Participation
57.0%
Employed
726
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.7%
Postgraduate
1.3%
Born Overseas
9.8%
Dwellings
575
Transport to Work
Car dependency is extreme at 92.6% of residents commuting by car, with only 0.5% using public transport. This is typical for a low-density suburb at 70.4 persons per square kilometre with no rail or bus corridors recorded in the data. Walking and cycling account for 2.3% of commutes. No schools are recorded inside the Oakhurst boundary, so families depend on institutions in surrounding Fraser Coast areas. SEIFA socioeconomic data is not available for this suburb, limiting a formal disadvantage ranking. However, housing stress indicators are benign: rent-to-income at 18.8% and mortgage-to-income at 19.1% are both below the 30% stress threshold, and 6.9% of residents (112 people) require daily assistance, a rate that is moderate rather than high. The need-for-assistance rate is slightly above the national figure, suggesting some pockets of vulnerability relative to income.
Drive
92.6%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Oakhurst compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakhurst a good suburb to live in?
Oakhurst suits families who want large houses at affordable prices. The $429,000 median house price is well below southeast Queensland capital city levels, mortgage-to-income sits at 19.1% (below the 30% stress threshold), and 98.6% of dwellings are separate houses. The main limitation is near-total car dependency, with only 0.5% of residents using public transport.
What is the median house price in Oakhurst?
The median house price is estimated at $429,000, based on rental data from 2025. Weekly rent averages $345 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,517. With a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.1%, housing costs are proportionate to local incomes, which sit at the 66.5th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Oakhurst?
No schools are recorded inside the Oakhurst boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding Fraser Coast suburbs. Despite this, 14.7% of Oakhurst residents hold university qualifications, and 13.1% of the local workforce is employed in the Education industry, pointing to active community engagement with schooling.
Is Oakhurst safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Oakhurst in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 19.1% and rent-to-income at 18.8%, both well below stress thresholds. Residential stability is high, with 81.2% of residents staying over 5 years, a pattern typically associated with settled, lower-crime communities.
Is Oakhurst good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $345 against a $429,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.2%, modest by regional Queensland standards. However, only 7.7% of residents rent, the vacancy rate is 4.1%, and just 1 development application was lodged in 12 months. Rental demand is limited, so the investment case rests on long-term capital preservation in a stable, owner-occupier suburb rather than strong rental income.
How is Oakhurst's population changing?
Oakhurst's current population is 1,717 spread across 24.38 square kilometres, giving a density of 70.4 persons per square kilometre. Residential turnover was 18.8% over the prior 5-year period, meaning 81.2% of residents stayed, indicating a stable population rather than rapid growth or decline. No detailed forecast data is available for this suburb.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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