Moving to Oxenford QLD 4210
What the official numbers say about living in Oxenford — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $435 a week, against a median household income of $1,832 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Oxenford grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (11,156 → 12,273 people).
Around 79% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Oxenford scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: Helensvale, 3.6 km south-east.
Nearest light rail stop: Helensvale, 3.6 km south-east.
Nearest railway halt: Central Park, 5.3 km north.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 6.5 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 56 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 12 schools · 13 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 76 parks — see them all on the Oxenford profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Oxenford State School 1.1 km · Gaven State School 1.1 km · Jubilee State School 2.1 km · Helensvale State School 2.3 km · Helensvale State High School 2.5 km · Park Lake State School 3.1 km · Highland Reserve State School 3.3 km · Pacific Pines State School 3.5 km
Groceries: Coles 1.7 km · Woolworths 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Kopps Road Reserve 450 m · Missouri Way Reserve 450 m · Universal Street Reserve 800 m · Woodbridge Reserve 800 m · Kea Lane Reserve 950 m · Playground 950 m · Michigan Park 950 m · Meadowvale Park 1000 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Oxenford, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Oxenford, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxenford here | 12,273 | — | 6/10 | 33% |
| Maudsland | 8,073 | — | 9/10 | 38% |
| Helensvale | 18,949 | — | 8/10 | 36% |
| Pacific Pines | 16,664 | — | 7/10 | 34% |
| Upper Coomera | 27,180 | — | 6/10 | 37% |
| Gaven | 1,638 | — | 6/10 | 63% |
| Arundel | 11,171 | — | 6/10 | 33% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gold Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fadden — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4210 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Oxenford profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $435 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 11,156 people to 12,273. It sits about 56 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Helensvale station is roughly 3.6 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is Fadden.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Oxenford vs Maudsland · Oxenford vs Helensvale.
Nearby guides: Maudsland · Helensvale · Pacific Pines · Upper Coomera · Gaven · Arundel.
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