Oxenford
Detached family housing defines Oxenford more than high density Gold Coast living: 73.5% of dwellings are separate houses and only 0.7% are apartments. Compared with nearby Helensvale and Upper Coomera, it reads as a mortgage-belt family area because 52.5% of homes carry a mortgage and 53.5% have 4 or more bedrooms. The 12,273 residents sit at a density of 881.4 per sq km, while household income is in the 66.1 percentile nationally, giving the suburb a middle to upper-middle income profile without a luxury price signal.
Population
12,273
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,832/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$529K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Oxenford suits buyers needing space, because 73.5% of homes are separate houses and 53.5% have 4 or more bedrooms. A current median house price is not available, so recent comparable sales matter more than a single suburb benchmark. The ownership base is mortgage-heavy, with 52.5% mortgaged compared with 22.7% owned outright, and the median monthly mortgage is $1,800. Housing stress looks contained because mortgage costs are 22.7% of income, below common stress thresholds, while household size of 2.8 is above the national average by 0.3.
For Buyers
Oxenford suits buyers needing space, because 73.5% of homes are separate houses and 53.5% have 4 or more bedrooms. A current median house price is not available, so recent comparable sales matter more than a single suburb benchmark. The ownership base is mortgage-heavy, with 52.5% mortgaged compared with 22.7% owned outright, and the median monthly mortgage is $1,800. Housing stress looks contained because mortgage costs are 22.7% of income, below common stress thresholds, while household size of 2.8 is above the national average by 0.3.
For Investors
Oxenford has a moderate rental pool rather than a renter-dominated market: 24.9% of homes are rented, lower than the 52.5% mortgage share. Median rent is $435 per week and vacancy is 4.3%, so leasing risk needs closer checking than in a tighter market. The demand story is supported by forecast rent growth of 17.1% and population growth, but new supply pressure looks limited because there were 0 recorded development applications in the past 12 months. Investors should price conservatively because apartments are only 0.7% of stock.
Schools in Oxenford iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Oxenford State School
Prep-6 · 520 students
Gaven State School
Prep-6 · 463 students
Demographics
Oxenford is slightly younger and more family-sized than the national profile. The median age is 37, which is 3.0 years below the national comparison, and average household size is 2.8, which is 0.3 above national. Overseas-born residents are 29.0%, 7.4 percentage points above national, although university attainment at 23.9% is 6.2 points below national. English ancestry is the largest recorded group at 5,551 people, followed by Scottish at 1,248 and Irish at 1,126, which helps explain a suburban family pattern rather than a student or inner-city profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
73.5%
Houses
25.9%
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is broad-acre in feel compared with inner Gold Coast apartment markets. Separate houses make up 73.5% of dwellings, semi-detached homes add 25.9%, and apartments are just 0.7%. The bedroom mix reinforces that pattern: 53.5% have 4 or more bedrooms and 31.7% have 3 bedrooms. Tenure is stable but debt-funded, with 52.5% mortgaged, 22.7% owned outright and 24.9% renting. A current median house price is not available, so affordability is better read through costs: median mortgage repayments are $1,800 monthly and rent is 23.7% of income.
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wk
$435
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$808
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
193
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.1%
Couples, no children
10,390
Total families
Economy & Employment
Oxenford's workforce is anchored in population-serving sectors, with healthcare at 18.9% of workers, construction at 13.8%, education at 11.7%, retail at 8.3% and manufacturing at 6.7%. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 1,053 people, followed by clerical and admin at 841 and community or personal service at 807. The SEIFA pattern is mixed: economic resources rank in decile 9, higher than the education and occupation decile 5, because household finances are stronger than formal qualification levels. Unemployment is 5.7% and participation is 62.5%.
Unemployment
3.2%
Labour Force
11,717
Unemployed
370
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.0%
Part-time
31.3%
Participation
62.5%
Employed
5,723
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.9%
Postgraduate
4.5%
Born Overseas
29.0%
Dwellings
4,257
Transport to Work
Oxenford is highly car-oriented, with 92.9% driving to work, far higher than the 1.0% using public transport and 1.1% walking or cycling. That pattern suits households with multiple cars because the housing stock is mostly larger homes, but it is less convenient for transit-dependent buyers. The school offer is government primary-led, with 2 local schools and an ICSEA range of 987 to 993; Oxenford State School has 520 enrolments and the higher ICSEA at 993. Socio-economic advantage sits around the middle, with IRSAD decile 6 and IRSD decile 7.
Drive
92.9%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.08%/yr
(+410 people/yr)
EstablishedOxenford's growth outlook is positive but not a full redevelopment story. The trend forecast is 2.08% per year, or about 410 people annually, taking the medium scenario from 20,308 in 2026 to 22,357 by 2031. Migration is led by overseas migration, with average net overseas gain of 132 people a year compared with 70 from internal migration. The gentrification score is 35 and the stage is Early signs, so change is present but gradual. The mixed trajectory reflects 24.7% population growth over 10 years alongside a 2.7 point lift in senior share.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+132
Net Internal / yr
+70
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +33% since 2011, Net internal migration +70/yr, Accelerating: 9% → 22%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Oxenford compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxenford a good suburb to live in?
Oxenford is strongest for car-based families wanting space: 73.5% of homes are separate houses, 53.5% have 4 or more bedrooms, and the median age is 37. Public transport use is low at 1.0%, so it suits drivers more than commuters reliant on rail or bus.
What is the median house price in Oxenford?
A reliable current median house price figure is not available for Oxenford. The clearest affordability signals are a $1,800 median monthly mortgage, $435 weekly rent, and housing costs around 22.7% to 23.7% of income.
What schools are in Oxenford?
Oxenford has 2 local government primary schools. Oxenford State School has an ICSEA of 993 and 520 enrolments, while Gaven State School has an ICSEA of 987 and 463 enrolments.
Is Oxenford safe?
A suburb-level crime rate per 1,000 residents is not available for Oxenford, so safety should be checked street by street. For context, the suburb has 12,273 residents and a low-density family housing pattern at 881.4 people per sq km.
Is Oxenford good for property investment?
Oxenford has an investment case based on family rental demand, with 24.9% renting, $435 median weekly rent and forecast rent growth of 17.1%. Vacancy is 4.3%, so investors should check leasing conditions carefully before assuming quick tenant turnover.
How is Oxenford's population changing?
Oxenford is forecast to grow by 2.08% a year, or about 410 people annually. The medium scenario rises from 20,308 in 2026 to 22,357 by 2031, with overseas migration the main driver at 132 net people a year.
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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