Oakey, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Oakey QLD is 4,756 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oakey is $651 per week ($33,852 per year). Median rent in Oakey is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Oakey has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Oakey has a population density of 38 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oakey is Brazil. The most common religion is No religion (34.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakey is $1,238.

There were 950 recorded offences in Oakey in 2025-26, a rate of 200 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (268 offences).

Population
4,756
Census 2021
Median income
$651/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$265/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Oakey vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Oakey is $651 a week, 13% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,074th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $265 a week, $55 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureOakeyTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$651/wk$747/wk −13%$766/wk
Household income$1,213/wk$1,593/wk −24%$1,637/wk
Rent$265/wk$320/wk −17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,238/mo$1,625/mo −24%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.8%20.4% +1.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Oakey, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Oakey Population

4,756 residents at the 2021 Census.

Oakey Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$651/wk
$33,852 per year
Ranked 6,316 of 14,663
Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
Ranked 5,794 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,238/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Oakey Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,213/wk
Median rent $265/wk
Rent to income 21.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Oakey against your income

About $5,256 a month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $948/wk
Rent share 21.8%

Oakey Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
914
avg ICSEA score
897
total students
St Monica's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 193 students
968
ICSEA
Oakey State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 455 students
928
ICSEA
Oakey State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 249 students
847
ICSEA

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

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Oakey Map

Oakey, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Oakey, Queensland: 27.4507°S, 151.7056°E

Oakey Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Oakey

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (2,402) Female 49.5% (2,356)

Population Density

38
people per km²
4,756 people · 126.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,463
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Brazil
2.1%
Philippines
1.5%
England
1.3%
New Zealand
1.2%
Netherlands
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%
South Africa
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Portuguese
2.1%
Tagalog
0.7%
Filipino
0.4%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.2%
Italian
0.1%
Afrikaans
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
42.1%
English
37.8%
Australian Aboriginal
11.3%
Irish
10.2%
German
10.0%
Scottish
8.2%
Filipino
2.0%
Italian
1.3%
New Zealander
1.0%
Dutch
0.9%
Maori
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
34.6%
Catholic
20.4%
Anglican
16.0%
Not stated
8.3%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Lutheran
3.9%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

12.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.4% 1,613
Separated
5.2% 199
Divorced
9.6% 366
Widowed
6.5% 248
Never married
36.3% 1,382

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.7%
Couple: no children
26.3%
One parent: children under 15
15.9%
Couple: no children under 15
13.1%
One parent: no children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.2%
2 persons
34.7%
3 persons
15.7%
4 persons
12.4%
5 persons
5.7%
6+ persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Oakey

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,715 occupied private dwellings in Oakey at the 2021 Census, 35.3% were rented, 33.4% owned outright and 28.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 20 dwellings
Owned outright
33.4% 572 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.4% 487 dwellings
Rented
35.3% 606 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 34 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.5%
2 bedrooms
12.3%
3 bedrooms
50.2%
4 bedrooms
31.3%
5 bedrooms
3.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
3.6%
$600-$799/mo
9.8%
$800-$999/mo
11.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
32.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.0%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3 vehicles
13.3%
4+ vehicles
8.4%

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

Work, income and education in Oakey

Employment

Employed full-time
36.8% 1,260 people
Employed part-time
16.8% 574 people
Unemployed
4.1% 141 people
Not in labour force
42.3% 1,446 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%
Labourers
18.4%
Community & Personal Service
18.0%
Professionals
12.4%
Clerical & Administrative
8.5%
Managers
8.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.8%
Sales Workers
5.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.5%
Did not go to work
9.3%
Car (passenger)
7.5%
Walked only
4.3%
Bicycle
1.9%
Truck
1.3%
Other
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Bachelor Degree
13.6%
Certificate I/II
5.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%
Postgraduate Degree
0.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
25.9%
Management & Commerce
18.7%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Health
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.0%
Education
7.2%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Agriculture & Environment
3.9%
Creative Arts
1.7%
Information Technology
1.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.2%
Secondary: Government
30.2%
Primary: Catholic
12.8%
Vocational Education
11.6%
Pre-school
6.2%
Secondary: Catholic
3.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.5%
Has need for assistance
9.1%
Need for assistance not stated
6.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
540
Arthritis
244
Asthma
230
Diabetes
181
Heart disease
170
Lung condition
139
Cancer
109
Kidney disease
85
Stroke
62
Dementia
25

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 505
Did not provide
85.7% 3,016

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.7% 483
Not a volunteer
86.3% 3,050

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.3% 82
Previously served
6.1% 217
Never served
91.5% 3,237

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.8%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
27.3%
3 children
22.1%
4 children
10.6%
5+ children
4.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
43
1971: 1980
26
1981: 1990
33
1991: 2000
14
2001: 2010
140
2011: 2015
92
2016
13
2017
8
2018
3
2019
8
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

17.6%
moved in the last year
41.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,619
Moved from QLD
381
Moved: same area (SA2)
282
Moved from NSW
70
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from WA
6
Moved from NT
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.5%
5: 14 hours
26.5%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
34.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
71.7%
Step family: no other children
13.8%
Blended family: no other children
9.1%
Other couple: children only
2.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%
Blended family: other children present
0.9%
Step family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Oakey Crime Statistics

950 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
268
Theft
163
Traffic
109
Assault
100
Break & Enter
87
Domestic Violence
82
Weapons
50
Property Damage
37
Sexual Offences
28
Fraud
24
Robbery
2

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Oakey

The closest suburb to Oakey is Kingsthorpe, 10.4 km away.

Kingsthorpe
10.4 km away · income $787/wk · rent $310/wk
Goombungee
21.5 km away · income $595/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakey

What is the population of Oakey QLD?

The population of Oakey QLD is 4,756 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 38 people per km². Oakey is ranked #1,644 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oakey?

The median personal income in Oakey QLD is $651 per week, or $33,852 per year. The median household income is $1,213 per week. Family income is $1,463 per week. Oakey is ranked #6,316 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oakey?

Median rent in Oakey QLD is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Oakey ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oakey?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakey QLD is $1,238. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oakey?

The median age in Oakey QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oakey a good suburb to live in?

Oakey is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,756. The median income is $651/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 32209. All dollar figures in AUD.