Oakhurst, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Oakhurst QLD is 1,717 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oakhurst is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Oakhurst is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Oakhurst has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Oakhurst has a population density of 70 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oakhurst is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (43.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakhurst is $1,517.

Population
1,717
Census 2021
Median income
$767/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$345/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

Oakhurst vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Oakhurst is $767 a week, 3% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 711th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $345 a week, $25 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 39, 3 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.
MeasureOakhurstTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$767/wk$747/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,837/wk$1,593/wk +15%$1,637/wk
Rent$345/wk$320/wk +8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,625/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age3942 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.8%20.4% −1.6 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 Oakhurst, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Oakhurst Population

1,717 residents at the 2021 Census.

Oakhurst Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$767/wk
$39,884 per year
Ranked 4,186 of 14,663
Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
Ranked 3,520 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Oakhurst Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,837/wk
Median rent $345/wk
Rent to income 18.8%

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

Median rent in Oakhurst against your income

About $7,960 a month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,492/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Oakhurst Map

Oakhurst, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Oakhurst, Queensland: 25.5100°S, 152.6245°E

Oakhurst Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Oakhurst

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (869) Female 49.3% (845)

Population Density

70
people per km²
1,717 people · 24.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,959
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

New Zealand
2.5%
England
2.3%
Philippines
1.3%
Poland
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%
Mauritius
0.3%
China
0.2%
Germany
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

Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
45.7%
English
45.2%
Irish
11.2%
Scottish
10.8%
German
9.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.7%
Italian
1.8%
Filipino
1.6%
Dutch
1.5%
New Zealander
0.9%
Polish
0.8%

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
43.7%
Catholic
16.2%
Anglican
12.9%
Not stated
6.3%
Uniting Church
5.1%
Christian (other)
4.2%
Brethren
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.7% 799
Separated
4.0% 53
Divorced
7.7% 103
Widowed
3.6% 48
Never married
25.0% 335

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.4%
Couple: no children
30.3%
Couple: no children under 15
12.9%
One parent: children under 15
5.9%
One parent: no children under 15
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.2%
2 persons
39.5%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
21.1%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Oakhurst

Housing Tenure

Of the 580 occupied private dwellings in Oakhurst at the 2021 Census, 7.4% were rented, 33.1% owned outright and 56.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
33.1% 192 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
56.0% 325 dwellings
Rented
7.4% 43 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.8%
2 bedrooms
3.0%
3 bedrooms
27.6%
4 bedrooms
55.4%
5 bedrooms
11.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$300-$449/mo
4.6%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
5.2%
$800-$999/mo
5.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.2%
1 vehicle
17.3%
2 vehicles
43.6%
3 vehicles
23.9%
4+ vehicles
14.0%

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

Work, income and education in Oakhurst

Employment

Employed full-time
41.4% 499 people
Employed part-time
18.9% 228 people
Unemployed
3.4% 41 people
Not in labour force
36.3% 438 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.8%
Professionals
21.1%
Community & Personal Service
16.9%
Clerical & Administrative
14.5%
Managers
9.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.6%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Labourers
4.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Walked only
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Bicycle
0.7%
Bus
0.4%
Truck
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

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
59.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.4%
Bachelor Degree
15.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%
Certificate I/II
2.7%
Postgraduate Degree
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
25.7%
Management & Commerce
17.5%
Society & Culture
15.1%
Health
12.1%
Education
11.9%
Architecture & Building
7.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.3%
Creative Arts
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.0%
Secondary: Government
20.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.1%
Pre-school
8.5%
Vocational Education
8.2%
Primary: Catholic
6.5%
Secondary: Catholic
3.9%

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
88.4%
Has need for assistance
6.5%
Need for assistance not stated
5.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
163
Arthritis
84
Heart disease
63
Asthma
51
Diabetes
47
Lung condition
40
Cancer
31
Stroke
12
Kidney disease
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.9% 213
Did not provide
83.1% 1,046

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.6% 222
Not a volunteer
82.4% 1,040

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.0% 51
Never served
96.0% 1,212

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
21.1%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
32.6%
3 children
21.9%
4 children
9.0%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
21
1971: 1980
21
1981: 1990
28
1991: 2000
23
2001: 2010
19
2011: 2015
13
2016
4
2017
4
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
41.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,403
Moved from QLD
102
Moved: same area (SA2)
82
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from NSW
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5: 14 hours
30.5%
15: 29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
13.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.9%
Step family: no other children
10.3%
Intact family: other children present
2.6%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Oakhurst

The closest suburb to Oakhurst is Aldershot, 5.2 km away.

Aldershot
5.2 km away · income $495/wk · rent $260/wk
Tinana
6.1 km away · income $581/wk · rent $300/wk
Maryborough (Qld)
7.5 km away · income $496/wk · rent $250/wk
Granville (Qld)
11.1 km away · income $488/wk · rent $239/wk
Glenorchy (Qld)
12.4 km away · income $669/wk · rent $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakhurst

What is the population of Oakhurst QLD?

The population of Oakhurst QLD is 1,717 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 70 people per km². Oakhurst is ranked #3,228 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oakhurst?

The median personal income in Oakhurst QLD is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year. The median household income is $1,837 per week. Family income is $1,959 per week. Oakhurst is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oakhurst?

Median rent in Oakhurst QLD is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Oakhurst ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oakhurst?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakhurst QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oakhurst?

The median age in Oakhurst QLD is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oakhurst a good suburb to live in?

Oakhurst is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,717. The median income is $767/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% 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: 32211. All dollar figures in AUD.