Oxenford
QLD 4210 • Rest of QLD
About Oxenford
Oxenford is a northern Gold Coast suburb known for its proximity to the major theme parks—Dreamworld, MovieWorld, and Wet'n'Wild. The suburb offers affordable family living 55 kilometres south of Brisbane and 25 kilometres from Surfers Paradise.
Theme park access and affordability define Oxenford—families enjoy proximity to attractions while escaping coastal prices. The community is family-oriented, with many residents working in tourism.
Oxenford falls under postcode 4210 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Theodore electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4210
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.90°, 153.30°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
13.93 km²
Elevation
43m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Universal Street
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86 Michigan Drive
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$435
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years
Demographics
Census 2016
11,842
Census 2021
12,273
▲ 3.6% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$36,036
Income 2021
$42,016
▲ 16.6% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
8,402
Born Overseas
3,434
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 1,107
- 2. England 728
- 3. South Africa 213
- 4. China 118
- 5. Philippines 101
- 6. India 89
- 7. Scotland 60
- 8. Japan 58
- 9. Germany 57
- 10. South Korea 42
- 11. United States 33
- 12. Netherlands 32
- 13. Zimbabwe 30
- 14. Sri Lanka 28
- 15. Wales 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
5,551
Australian
4,214
Scottish
1,248
Irish
1,126
German
596
Maori
326
Italian
318
Australian Aboriginal
296
Chinese
289
New Zealander
282
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
5,731
Both parents born in Australia
4,300
Both parents born overseas
1,751
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
No Religion
49.0%
Christianity
41.8%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
802 (6.5%)
5-14 years
1,760 (14.3%)
15-19 years
806 (6.6%)
20-24 years
690 (5.6%)
25-34 years
1,593 (13.0%)
35-44 years
1,774 (14.5%)
45-54 years
1,780 (14.5%)
55-64 years
1,478 (12.0%)
65-74 years
991 (8.1%)
75-84 years
502 (4.1%)
85+ years
96 (0.8%)