Oakey at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,756
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Oakey.
The postcode for Oakey is 4401 (QLD).
Oakey (4401) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
Oakey has roughly 4,756 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Oakey scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oakey's population at 4,756, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,756
Median age
40
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
4,756
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Toowoomba Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
26,795
total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Oakey.
Local schools for Oakey
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Government School Catchment
Oakey State High School
Oakey State School
Kingsthorpe State School
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Frequently asked
About Oakey.
- What is the Oakey postcode?
- Oakey is in the 4401 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- Where is Oakey?
- Oakey is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4401, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Oakey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Oakey?
- There are 4 schools serving Oakey on this page, including Oakey State High School, St Monica's School, Oakey State School.
- How walkable is Oakey?
- Oakey has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Oakey?
- Oakey is close to Kelvinhaugh, Cutella, Sabine, Kingsthorpe, Devon Park.
- What is the population of Oakey?
- The population of Oakey is approximately 4,756 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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