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Oxley
1 km²
High family incomes and large homes define Oxley, a residential area in the ACT. The typical household earns $2,393 a week, which is well above the national figure. It is a family-oriented community where nearly 60% of households consist of couples with children, and almost 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While it is more affluent than most areas, there is a notable presence of First Nations people and a diverse range of professional workers.
Oxley's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 15 schools serve Oxley.
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The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the ACT average. Children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
Around 18.6% of people were born overseas, though this is far below the ACT figure of 28.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, accounting for 39% and 36.4% respectively.
English is the main language for 81.7% of residents. While 14.5% use another language at home, this is well below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common religion at 45.4%. Those with no religion make up 42.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure.
Education levels are high, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 67.2% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly family income is $2,754, which is much higher than most similar areas. About 36.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, mirroring the ACT average.
Long-term health conditions affect 32.8% of people, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 11.2% of residents.
Unpaid care is common here, with 34.1% of people caring for children and 16% providing other unpaid care, both of which are well above national figures.
First Nations people make up 3.6% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the area average, with a typical age of 20.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up 57.4% of families, while only 20% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.4% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 88.6% featuring three or more bedrooms.
Most people drive to work, but the area has a high number of public transport stops. The typical drive time to the city is 16 minutes.
The community is relatively stable, as only 27.7% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the ACT average of 46.1%.
Full-time employment is high at 65.4%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 31.3% of jobs.
The area has much lower rates of burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft than most similar areas. Property damage is the most common offence.
Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, the area is poorly served for essentials, with only 16.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.