ACT · 2903

Oxley

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Oxley, ACT 2903.

Oxley, ACT 2903

About Oxley

Welcome to Oxley

Oxley is the smallest suburb in Canberra. It is located in the district of Tuggeranong. The suburb is named after the explorer John Joseph William Molesworth Oxley, who explored parts of New South Wales. It was gazetted on 22 March 1982 and first settled in 1985. Streets are named after social reformers and the suburb has an area of 1.08 km2.

Market snapshot

Oxley property market

Median price ranks #1,964 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 48%

Median sale price

$847k

House · 3 bed

Median rent

per week

Gross rental yield

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$714k

Median

$847k

Premium

$1.01m

Days on market

33

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

17

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +1.7% / yr over 4 yrs

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Oxley by dwelling type.

House57%
Townhouse29%
Apartment / Unit14%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Oxley, ACT 2903.

Population

1,703

residents (2021)

Median age

39

years

Household income

$2,393

median, per week

Median rent

$400

per week

Median mortgage

$2,150

per month

Mortgage / income

21%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Oxley

$680k

22/210 Newman-Morris Circuit

townhouse3 bd · 1 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$640k

2/26 Schonell Circuit

apartment2 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$970k

167 Newman-Morris Circuit

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Oxley

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Compare the area

Price map around Oxley

Every listing for sale near Oxley, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Oxley suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Oxley?

The median house price in Oxley, ACT is $847k for a 3-bedroom home.

Is Oxley a good place to live?

Oxley is the smallest suburb in Canberra. Oxley is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 1,703.

What is the population of Oxley?

Oxley has a population of 1,703 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.

How long do homes take to sell in Oxley?

Properties in Oxley take around 33 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Oxley?

Entry-level properties in Oxley start around $714k, while premium homes reach $1.01m.

What suburbs are near Oxley?

Suburbs near Oxley include Isabella Plains, Greenway, Wanniassa, Monash and Bonython.