Oxenford is a well-established suburb in Queensland within the Gold Coast local government area (postcode 4210). It is home to about 12,273 residents, with a mix of families and early-career residents and a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $95K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement into the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.8% year-on-year at the LGA level. QLD employment has moved +0.9% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. QLD also had 32 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 12 underway, and 50 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, clerical & administrative. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and construction. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.
The median house price in Oxenford is $968,000, having risen steeply by 12.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $595,000 (+14.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $800. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,800.
Oxenford is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 990, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 44 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gold Coast LGA is moderate at 5,699 incidents per 100,000 population.
Looking at the investment signals, Oxenford shows a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($968K/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 10.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +12.7% year-on-year. Population growth of +1.8% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.