Oxley
Affordability improving from 52.3% in 2011 to 41.4% in 2021, combined with household incomes at the 82.7th percentile ($2,168/week), positions Oxley as a middle-ring Brisbane suburb where purchasing power is growing faster than housing costs. University qualifications at 49.0% sit 18.9 points above the national average, and Professionals form the largest occupation at 1,628 workers, more than double Clerical/Admin at 632. The suburb has an established, stable character: 73.4% of residents stayed at their address between Census periods, and population growth runs at a moderate 1.54% per year (145 persons). At 6.98 km2, the relatively large footprint keeps density at 1,303 per km2, well below Brisbane's inner-city suburbs.
Population
9,100
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,168/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
42
Median House
$525K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $525,000 estimated median house price places Oxley below Brisbane's overall median, offering entry into a suburb with 81.6% detached houses and 49.7% three-bedroom dwellings. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,993 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.2%, firmly below the 30% stress threshold and more comfortable than many comparable Brisbane suburbs. Outright owners at 25.6% are above average, indicating an established ownership base. Semi-detached housing at 16.0% provides townhouse alternatives. Oxley State School (ICSEA 1,051, 383 students) scores above the national benchmark. Public transport usage at 10.5% is moderate for an outer-middle suburb, and car driving at 82.4% reflects reasonable accessibility.
For Buyers
The $525,000 estimated median house price places Oxley below Brisbane's overall median, offering entry into a suburb with 81.6% detached houses and 49.7% three-bedroom dwellings. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,993 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.2%, firmly below the 30% stress threshold and more comfortable than many comparable Brisbane suburbs. Outright owners at 25.6% are above average, indicating an established ownership base. Semi-detached housing at 16.0% provides townhouse alternatives. Oxley State School (ICSEA 1,051, 383 students) scores above the national benchmark. Public transport usage at 10.5% is moderate for an outer-middle suburb, and car driving at 82.4% reflects reasonable accessibility.
For Investors
Renters at 31.3% provide a moderate tenant pool. Weekly rent of $400 against a $525,000 estimated median produces gross yield around 4.0%, competitive for Brisbane's middle ring. The vacancy rate of 4.5% is balanced. Development activity at 37 DAs in 12 months indicates steady redevelopment. Net overseas migration of 99 per year and internal migration of +29 provide modest but positive demand growth. The gentrification score of 42 (early signs) suggests the suburb is beginning to attract higher-income residents. Real income grew 19.0% over the decade. Rent growth of 15.7% over 10 years is moderate, and the suburb's stable population profile (26.6% turnover) suggests consistent long-term tenancies.
Development Activity
Total DAs
143
Last 12 Months
42
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+7.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Oxley iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Oxley State School
Prep-6 · 383 students
Demographics
The median age of 35 sits 5 years below the national median. Overseas-born at 30.7% is 9.1 points above the national average, with English ancestry dominant at 3,030, followed by Irish (1,036), Scottish (900) and German (551), forming a strongly Anglo-Celtic profile. Language diversity is modest: Mandarin (61), Hindi (51) and Malayalam (36) lead non-English languages. University qualifications at 49.0% are 18.9 points above national. Average household size of 2.7 is close to national. Volunteering at 17.0% is above average, suggesting community engagement. Christianity dominates at 3,777, with Buddhism (349) and Islam (295) as minor faiths. The gender split at 48.5% male is slightly below national.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.6%
Houses
16.0%
Townhouse
2.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgage holders at 43.1% lead, with outright owners at 25.6% and renters at 31.3%. The stock is 81.6% detached houses, 16.0% semi-detached and just 2.4% apartments. Three-bedroom homes at 49.7% dominate, with 4+ bedrooms at 39.3% and two-bedrooms at 8.8%. The $525,000 estimated median is derived from rent data. Affordability metrics are favourable: mortgage-to-income at 21.2% and rent-to-income at 18.5% both sit below stress thresholds. The 25.6% outright ownership rate suggests many long-term residents purchased at lower historical prices. All four SEIFA deciles sit at 7 or 8, confirming a solidly middle to upper-middle suburb without extremes of wealth or disadvantage.
Mortgage / mo
$1,993
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$969
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.5%
Unoccupied
151
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.1%
Couples, no children
7,361
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare at 18.6% (654 workers) and Education at 15.8% (558) together employ over a third of working residents, reflecting the knowledge-economy orientation. Professional/Tech at 13.2% (464), Public Admin at 8.9% (315) and Construction at 7.5% (264) round out the top five. Professionals lead occupations at 1,628, well ahead of Clerical/Admin (632) and Managers (548). Full-time employment at 68.8% is solid, unemployment at 5.3% is near the national rate, and participation at 61.9% is above average. The consistent SEIFA readings (IEO decile 8, IER 7, IRSD 8, IRSAD 8) indicate a suburb where education and economic resources are both above average, without the splits seen in migrant-gateway suburbs.
Unemployment
2.2%
Labour Force
5,603
Unemployed
121
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.8%
Part-time
25.9%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
4,260
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.0%
Postgraduate
13.0%
Born Overseas
30.7%
Dwellings
3,190
Transport to Work
Public transport usage at 10.5% is moderate, with car driving at 82.4% and walking/cycling at 2.2%. Oxley State School (ICSEA 1,051, 383 students, government) is the only school, scoring above the national 1,000 benchmark. The IRSAD decile 8 indicates above-average socio-economic advantage. Rent-to-income at 18.5% is comfortable. The 5.5% needing assistance rate is close to average. Volunteering at 17.0% is above the national rate, suggesting active community participation. The 6.98 km2 area provides a spacious suburban feel at 1,303 people per km2, well below inner-city densities, with reasonable access to Brisbane CBD.
Drive
82.4%
Public Transport
10.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.54%/yr
(+145 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth at 1.54% per year (145 persons) is moderate, with the 10-year change at 23.9%, above the national average. The ERP reached 9,434 in 2025, and medium forecasts project 10,266 by 2031. Overseas migration at 99 per year is the primary driver, with internal migration adding a marginal 29. The suburb trajectory is 'Mixed': the working-age share expanded by 1.5 points and the senior share contracted by 1.3 points, an unusual pattern for an established suburb that suggests younger households are replacing retirees. Gentrification score is 42 (early signs). Real income grew 19.0% over the decade, and affordability improved from 52.3% to 41.4%, indicating growing purchasing power.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+99
Net Internal / yr
+29
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +30% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Oxley compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxley a good suburb to live in?
Oxley suits families and professionals wanting affordable Brisbane living (mortgage-to-income 21.2%, median $525,000) with 81.6% detached houses. University qualifications at 49.0% are 18.9 points above national. The IRSAD decile 8 confirms above-average advantage. Public transport at 10.5% is moderate, and the single primary school (ICSEA 1,051) scores above the national benchmark.
What is the median house price in Oxley?
The estimated median is $525,000 (derived from rent, 2025). Weekly rent averages $400 and monthly mortgage repayments are $1,993. Gross rental yield sits around 4.0%, competitive for Brisbane's middle ring. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.2% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Oxley?
Oxley State School is the sole school within the suburb, a government primary with ICSEA 1,051 (above the national 1,000 benchmark) and 383 students. Secondary schooling requires travel to neighbouring suburbs. The above-benchmark ICSEA score is consistent with the suburb's IRSAD decile 8 socio-economic profile.
Is Oxley safe?
Crime data is not available for Oxley in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 8 and IRSAD decile 8 indicate above-average socio-economic conditions, which typically correlate with lower crime. The 5.3% unemployment rate is near the national average. The 73.4% residential stability rate suggests a settled community with strong social cohesion.
Is Oxley good for property investment?
Gross yield around 4.0% ($400/week on $525,000) is solid for Brisbane. The 31.3% renter share provides a reasonable tenant pool, and the 4.5% vacancy rate is balanced. Early gentrification signs (score 42) and improving affordability (52.3% to 41.4% over a decade) suggest potential for capital growth. The 37 DAs in 12 months indicate moderate development activity.
How is Oxley's population changing?
Growth is moderate at 1.54% per year (145 persons), with the ERP reaching 9,434 in 2025. The 10-year change was 23.9%. Overseas migration (+99/year) drives growth, with internal migration marginally positive (+29). The median age of 35 is 5 years below national. The senior share contracted by 1.3 points, indicating younger households are replacing retirees.
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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