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Oakwood QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Oakwood, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Oakwood QLD is 364 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oakwood is $502 per week ($26,104 per year). Median rent in Oakwood is $215 per week ($932 per month). Oakwood has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Oakwood has a population density of 32.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oakwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakwood is $1,222.

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Oakwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Oakwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$502/wk

$26,104 per year

#8180 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,222/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Oakwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (195) Female 47.6% (177)

Population Density

32.1

people per km²

364 people · 11.3 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,170

Family income/wk

Oakwood Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Oakwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

81.1% 116 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

18.9% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Oakwood Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

England

4.1%

Germany

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Oakwood Religion

No Religion

37.0%

Anglican

17.8%

Not stated

13.0%

Catholic

10.9%

Uniting Church

8.3%

Christian (other)

5.0%

Lutheran

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oakwood Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

52.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Oakwood Employment

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Employed full-time

24.1% 73 people

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Employed part-time

15.2% 46 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 6 people

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Not in labour force

58.7% 178 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Oakwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.3%

Bachelor Degree

12.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.3%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Oakwood Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.7%

Professionals

22.4%

Labourers

19.7%

Community & Personal Service

17.1%

Clerical & Administrative

5.3%

Sales Workers

3.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

Managers

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Oakwood Field of Study

Health

25.8%

Engineering

24.2%

Management & Commerce

22.7%

Architecture & Building

13.6%

Education

9.1%

Society & Culture

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Oakwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oakwood Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

12.4%

$500-$649/wk

16.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oakwood Marital Status

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Married

50.5% 168

↔️

Separated

6.6% 22

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Divorced

12.6% 42

🕊️

Widowed

4.8% 16

👤

Never married

25.5% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oakwood Ancestry

English

33.2%

Australian

32.6%

Scottish

11.2%

Irish

8.3%

German

6.6%

Italian

2.7%

Other

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Maltese

0.8%

New Zealander

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oakwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.8%

Secondary — Government

34.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Oakwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.6% 52

✅

No need for assistance

92.4% 636

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Oakwood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.4% 45

—

Not a volunteer

85.6% 267

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oakwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.7%

$300-$449/mo

17.6%

$800-$999/mo

17.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oakwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.1%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Truck

2.5%

Walked only

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Oakwood Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.7%

1 vehicle

46.1%

2 vehicles

30.3%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Oakwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

30.2%

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

28.9%

4 bedrooms

25.2%

5 bedrooms

1.9%

6+ bedrooms

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Oakwood Population Mobility

17.3%

moved in the last year

36.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oakwood Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

690

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oakwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Oakwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$300-$399/wk

14.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

10.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oakwood Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.2%

Couple — children under 15

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

10.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oakwood Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 15

👤

Never served

95.1% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Oakwood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 50

—

Did not provide

83.7% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oakwood Children Ever Born

No children

11.7%

1 child

15.3%

2 children

36.9%

3 children

18.0%

4 children

18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Oakwood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Oakwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.3%

5–14 hours

24.8%

15–29 hours

9.6%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

34.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Oakwood Household Size

1 person

40.2%

2 persons

41.4%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

3.6%

5 persons

1.8%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oakwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

283

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Oakwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oakwood Schools

schools nearby

government

968

avg ICSEA score

344

total students

Gooburrum State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 144 students

986

ICSEA

Oakwood State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 200 students

949

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Oakwood Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $780/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Oakwood

Your weekly income

≈ $3,380/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $565/wk

Rent share 27.6%

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Oakwood vs State & National Average

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Pop: 182 Income: $810/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Pop: 182 Income: $675/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 182 Income: $404/wk Rent: $220/wk

Mica Creek

Pop: 182 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 182 Income: $817/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 182 Income: $691/wk Rent: $438/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakwood

What is the population of Oakwood QLD?

The population of Oakwood QLD is 364 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 32.1 people per km².Oakwood is ranked #5,602 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oakwood?

The median personal income in Oakwood QLD is $502 per week, or $26,104 per year.The median household income is $780 per week.Family income is $1,170 per week.Oakwood is ranked #8,180 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oakwood?

Median rent in Oakwood QLD is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Oakwood ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oakwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakwood QLD is $1,222. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oakwood?

The median age in Oakwood QLD is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oakwood a good suburb to live in?

Oakwood is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 364.The median income is $502/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32213. All dollar figures in AUD.