Oxford
QLD 4742 • Queensland
About Oxford
Oxford is a remote rural locality in Central Queensland, situated in the Isaac Regional Council area approximately 120 kilometres south-west of Mackay in the Bowen Basin. Covering a vast 1,072 square kilometres of open terrain, the locality recorded a population of just 43 people in the 2021 Census. The area lies within the Mirani state electorate and the federal electorate of Capricornia. Oxford is characterised by its vast grazing lands and proximity to the Central Queensland coal mining belt.
The Bowen Basin region surrounding Oxford is the backbone of Australia's coking coal industry, and the local economy is closely tied to nearby mining operations. Properties in the area are primarily large cattle and grazing stations stretching across the open, semi-arid landscape. Residents travel to Mackay or Moranbah for essential services, shopping, and schools. The landscape offers spectacular views across the Queensland outback and attracts those seeking a deeply rural and self-sufficient lifestyle.
Oxford falls under postcode 4742 and is governed by the Isaac Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Capricornia, while state elections fall under the Mirani electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4742
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4742 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4742; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Mackay CBD
🛣️ Mackay Airport offers regional and interstate flights. Nearest town is Nebo (~50 km)
Highly remote rural locality; no urban infrastructure. 4WD recommended on local roads.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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22 Oxford Street
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Dingo-Mount Flora Beef Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Isaac Local Government Area, which contains Oxford. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.