Oxley at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,703
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Oxley.
The postcode for Oxley is 2903 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Oxley (2903) sits in the Tuggeranong region of the ACT.
Oxley has roughly 1,703 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Oxley scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oxley's population at 1,703, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,703
Median age
39
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,703
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
47
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oxley.
Local schools for Oxley
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Government School Catchment
Wanniassa School
Monash Primary School
Lake Tuggeranong College
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Frequently asked
About Oxley.
- What is the Oxley postcode?
- Oxley is in the 2903 postcode, in ACT, in the Tuggeranong region.
- Where is Oxley?
- Oxley is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2903. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Tuggeranong region.
- What is the average rent in Oxley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Oxley?
- There are 20 schools serving Oxley on this page, including Trinity Christian School, Wanniassa School, Monash Primary School.
- How walkable is Oxley?
- Oxley has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Oxley?
- Oxley is close to Wanniassa, Tuggeranong, Greenway, Erindale Centre, Monash.
- What is the population of Oxley?
- The population of Oxley is approximately 1,703 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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