Oxley Postcode
Australian Capital Territory
Oxley is an inner suburb in Australian Capital Territory, located approximately 15 km from the Canberra CBD. It falls within the 2903 postcode area and uses the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Oxley has a population of 1,703 (869 males, 835 females). The median age is 39 years.
The median weekly household income in Oxley is $2,393, with a median personal income of $1,132 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,150.
In terms of birthplace, 91% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (60), India (26), and Philippines (23).
81.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 14.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Oxley shows 836 people employed (544 full-time, 246 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
The most common occupations are professionals (210), managers (92), and clerical & admin (88).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Oxley has an IRSAD score of 1045 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Oxley covers an area of 1.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1567 persons per km².
Statistically, Oxley sits within the Tuggeranong area, part of the broader Australian Capital Territory region. It falls under the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
The federal electorate for Oxley is Bean (Inner Metropolitan).
The 2903 postcode is shared by Oxley along with Erindale Centre and Wanniassa.
Oxley Details
| Postcode | 2903 |
| State | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,703 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,393/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,132/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,150 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1567/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 606 |
| Completed Year 12 | 51.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 61 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -35.4060 |
| Longitude | 149.0800 |
| Distance from Canberra | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Australian Capital Territory |
| Area (SA3) | Tuggeranong |
| Local Government | Unincorporated ACT |
| Federal Electorate | Bean |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 335 (19.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 204 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 416 (24.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 483 (28.4%) |
| 65+ years | 262 (15.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 189 (11.1%) |
| Asthma | 78 (4.6%) |
| Arthritis | 57 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 52 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 51 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 25 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 15 (2.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 190 (31.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 248 (41.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 150 (24.9%) |