Oxley Park
An unusually young and migration-shaped pocket of Western Sydney, Oxley Park has 4,197 residents, a median age of 31, and density of 3,303.4 people per sq km. Overseas-born residents make up 39.9%, or 18.3 percentage points above the national figure, while household income sits at the 53rd percentile. Compared with nearby St Marys and Werrington, its compact 1.27 sq km footprint makes surrounding centres important for larger services. Housing is led by semi-detached dwellings at 55.5% and renting at 42.7%, creating a more attached and mobile profile than a detached-owner market. Growth is positive, but IRSAD decile 2 signals affordability and disadvantage pressures.
Population
4,197
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,612/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
25
Oxley Park suits buyers prioritising attached family housing and access to Western Sydney employment. Semi-detached dwellings account for 55.5%, above separate houses at 43.3%, while 61.3% of homes have 3 bedrooms compared with 28.0% with 4 or more. That mix supports households wanting practical space without paying for a large block, although buyers should compare individual parking, outdoor-area and maintenance costs. The weekly rent benchmark is $400 and the monthly mortgage figure is $1,980. Mortgage costs equal 28.4% of household income, higher than rent's 24.8%, so rate rises could affect borrowing capacity even though neither measure is flagged as stress. Apartments are only 0.9%, making the suburb more family-attached than apartment-led.
For Buyers
Oxley Park suits buyers prioritising attached family housing and access to Western Sydney employment. Semi-detached dwellings account for 55.5%, above separate houses at 43.3%, while 61.3% of homes have 3 bedrooms compared with 28.0% with 4 or more. That mix supports households wanting practical space without paying for a large block, although buyers should compare individual parking, outdoor-area and maintenance costs. The weekly rent benchmark is $400 and the monthly mortgage figure is $1,980. Mortgage costs equal 28.4% of household income, higher than rent's 24.8%, so rate rises could affect borrowing capacity even though neither measure is flagged as stress. Apartments are only 0.9%, making the suburb more family-attached than apartment-led.
For Investors
Investor demand is supported by a large rental base: 42.7% of households rent, more than twice the 17.8% owning outright. Weekly rent is $400 and vacancy is 6.0%, a combination that can support tenant choice but requires careful pricing and property selection. Twenty-five development applications in the last 12 months, including multi-dwelling and medium-density proposals, may increase competition or improve stock over time, depending on delivery. Forecast growth is 1.2% annually and is driven by overseas migration, while rent growth has reached 30.0%. Gentrification remains at an Early signs stage with a score of 23, so the case is more about moderate growth and rental depth than a mature premium-market strategy. Check insurance, maintenance and exact planning impacts before buying.
Development Activity
Total DAs
100
Last 12 Months
25
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+66.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Oxley Park's median age of 31 is 9 years below the national median, reinforcing its young-resident profile. Overseas-born residents are 39.9%, 18.3 percentage points above the national share, while university attainment is 32.5%, 2.4 points above national. Average household size is 2.8, or 0.3 above national, and couples with children form 45.3% of families compared with 25.6% one-parent families. English ancestry counts 788 people, followed by Filipino at 346 and Indian at 238. Christianity is the largest recorded religion at 2,080, ahead of no religion at 891 and Islam at 424. Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Samoan are prominent listed languages, helping explain why overseas migration is a stronger growth influence than age alone.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
43.3%
Houses
55.5%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Oxley Park has a compact, high-density housing profile at 3,303.4 people per sq km across 1.27 sq km. Semi-detached dwellings are the dominant form at 55.5%, higher than separate houses at 43.3%, while apartments account for just 0.9%. Three-bedroom homes make up 61.3%, more than double the 28.0% share of 4 or more bedroom dwellings, so the stock leans towards medium-sized family accommodation. Tenure is split between renting at 42.7%, mortgages at 38.7% and outright ownership at 17.8%, a more mobile pattern than a settled owner market. Rent is $400 weekly and mortgage cost is $1,980 monthly; the related income shares are 24.8% and 28.4%, and neither is flagged as stress. Compared with nearby St Marys and Werrington, Oxley Park's small footprint makes dwelling type and street-level parking especially important.
Mortgage / mo
$1,980
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $400.
$590
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $600 · units $500
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$802
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.0%
Unoccupied
86
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.3%
Couples with children
26.6%
Couples, no children
25.6%
Single parent
1,070
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is anchored by healthcare, which accounts for 20.0% and 202 workers, more than double construction at 8.0% and 81 workers. Retail contributes 10.3% and 104 workers, followed by transport at 9.3% and 94, and professional or technical work at 8.1% and 82. The occupational mix is practical and service oriented, led by machinery or drivers at 280, clerical or administration at 261, and professionals at 248. Participation is 57.8%, with 1,771 people in the labour force and unemployment at 6.9%. Household income sits near the national midpoint at the 53rd percentile, yet IEO is decile 2, IER decile 3, IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 2. That lower socioeconomic position reflects broader education, occupation and housing pressures, so income alone understates household vulnerability.
Unemployment
6.9%
Labour Force
1,771
Unemployed
122
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.8%
Part-time
27.2%
Participation
57.8%
Employed
1,649
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.5%
Postgraduate
8.6%
Born Overseas
39.9%
Dwellings
1,362
Transport to Work
Oxley Park is compact, with 4,197 residents in 1.27 sq km, but daily movement is strongly car based: 64.0% travel as car drivers compared with 2.2% using public transport. Walking or cycling is only 0.6%, while 28.5% work from home, so parking, road access and home workspace can matter more than rail proximity. Families should check nearby public, Catholic and independent school options against the exact address, because enrolment zones cross suburb boundaries. The IRSAD decile is 2 and 5.4% of residents need assistance, factors worth weighing alongside housing affordability. Check current NSW Police incident information and visit the specific street at different times rather than relying on a blanket safety label.
Drive
64.0%
Public Transport
2.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
28.5%
Population Forecast
+1.2%/yr
(+167 people/yr)
EstablishedOxley Park sits on a positive growth path: the annual trend is 1.2%, above zero, and the trajectory is labelled Growing (all ages). Overseas migration is the primary driver, consistent with the suburb's 39.9% overseas-born share. Population change across the wider area is 19.3% over 10 years, while the gentrification score is 23 at the Early signs stage. A second shift measure gives a score of 32 and the same Early signs label, suggesting change is visible but not yet mature. Rent growth of 30.0% adds pressure for tenants, even as affordability is labelled Improving and real income growth is 14.2%. Development activity reached 25 applications in 12 months, which may support housing renewal but can also change the attached-home mix.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+134
Net Internal / yr
-93
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +23% since 2011, Accelerating: 5% → 17%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Oxley Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxley Park a good suburb to live in?
Yes, it can suit households seeking a young resident base, attached housing and access to Western Sydney services. The median age is 31, 9 years below the national median, and 28.5% work from home. Compared with a detached-house dominated suburb, Oxley Park's 55.5% semi-detached share may suit buyers wanting lower-maintenance space, but parking and school access should be checked.
What is the median house price in Oxley Park?
Use current comparable sales and active listings to establish the median rather than relying on an unverified headline. Oxley Park's housing mix makes property type important: 55.5% of dwellings are semi-detached and 61.3% have 3 bedrooms. A house, townhouse or renovated property can therefore sit above or below any suburb-wide midpoint.
What schools are in Oxley Park?
Families should not assume every school option is within the suburb, so compare nearby public, Catholic and independent schools against the exact address and enrolment zone. Travel is strongly car based, with 64.0% driving and 2.2% using public transport. The suburb covers only 1.27 sq km, but compact size does not guarantee walking access to a preferred school.
Is Oxley Park safe?
Check current NSW Police incident information, lighting, traffic and the route home at different times rather than relying on a blanket suburb comparison. Oxley Park has 4,197 residents and 64.0% car-driver travel, so road conditions and parking may affect how an address feels compared with a quieter street. Inspect the immediate surroundings before signing a lease or contract.
Is Oxley Park good for property investment?
It can suit investors who value rental depth and moderate growth, but returns depend on purchase price and property selection. Renters make up 42.7%, compared with 17.8% outright owners; weekly rent is $400 and vacancy is 6.0%. Growth is forecast at 1.2% annually, driven by overseas migration, while 25 development applications could add competition. Check planning, insurance and maintenance costs.
How is Oxley Park's population changing?
Oxley Park's current population is 4,197, with the wider area's population change running at 19.3% over 10 years. The annual growth trend is 1.2% and the trajectory is Growing (all ages), driven primarily by overseas migration. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 23, so the direction is upward but the change is less mature than an established renewal market.
What development is happening in Oxley Park?
Development activity is material: 25 applications were lodged in the last 12 months, including multi-dwelling and medium-density housing. That may affect an attached market more than a suburb dominated by detached homes, since semi-detached dwellings already represent 55.5%. Check whether a target address sits near proposed works, and assess parking, access and construction timing before buying.
What languages are spoken in Oxley Park?
English ancestry is the largest named ancestry at 788, followed by Filipino at 346 and Indian at 238. The most common listed languages include Arabic at 68, Hindi at 45, Urdu at 44, Samoan at 40 and Punjabi at 24. With 39.9% born overseas, Oxley Park is more internationally connected than the national profile, so local services may need to work across more languages.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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