Median house price
$2.7M
+5.5% change
NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Oxford Falls, 2099
Est. population · Jun 2025
273
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.6%
Median age
73
Median income
$961/wk
Employment rate
29.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,700,000
Languages at home
5.6%non-English
Most common: Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Northern Beaches Council, Oxford Falls is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer growth momentum relative to similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Oxford Falls snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$850/wk
Houses $1,200 · Units $800
Population (ERP)
273
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#98
among Metro Sydney · Mature
Safety
6th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
58th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
93rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 34.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4853rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1548th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #98 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #779 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,200
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 422
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,700,000
- Median price change
- +5.5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
273(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +2.6% over 5 years · 58th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +2.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +7
- Growth rank in NSW
- 58th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~300), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 73
- Median household income / week
- $961
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 130
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,000
- Employment rate
- 29.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 34 / 88 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 132 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions129
- Fraud115
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment94
- Malicious Damage To Property116
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault103
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,137
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 93th
School list
- Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1137 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 1,201 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Oxford Falls Early Learning CentreOxford Falls Roadchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Oxford Falls Grammar School, Oxford Falls Rd
- Oxford Falls Grammar School, Oxford Falls Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 libraries · 2 playgrounds · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 7.55
Community(4)
- Oxford Falls Early Learning CentreChildcare
1039a Oxford Falls Road
- Learning Resources CentreLibrary
- Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolSchool
1078 Oxford Falls Road
- The Treacy ComplexSchool
Dreadnought Road
Sport & outdoors(9)
- Grassy KnollPark
- Adventure PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground
- Christian Brothers CentreSports centre
- Chaplin OvalSports field
- Half CourtSports field
- Main OvalSports field
- Southwell OvalSports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(3)
- Pringle TheaterTheatre
- Viewpoint (2)
Other(6)
- C3 CollegeCollege
2 Dreadnought Road, Oxford Falls
- Oxford Falls Peace ParkEvents Venue
- Valley Ranch NurseryGarden Centre
- Parking (5)
- Year 12 CarparkParking
- Shelter (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Grassy KnollPark
- Oxford Falls Peace ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Beaches Hospital (2.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 4 proposals
April 2026
- Boarding house; Erection of a new structure76 WILLANDRA ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool1081 OXFORD FALLS ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1081 OXFORD FALLS ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
February 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Crematorium14 50 MEATWORKS AVENUE OXFORD FALLS 2100Withdrawn
2025· 2 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Tennis courts; Swimming pool1073 SPICER ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Tennis courts; Swimming pool1073 SPICER ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
2024· 7 proposals
September 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Tennis courts; Swimming pool1073 SPICER ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool1081 OXFORD FALLS ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
June 2024
- Demolition1062 OXFORD FALLS ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facilityOXFORD FALLS ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
March 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Lands1068 SPICER ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
January 2024
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Hours of operation and trading; Residential Accommodation76 WILLANDRA ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structureMultiple, centred on 5030 Oxford Street (/1014)Determined
2022· 1 proposal
May 2022
- Other76 WILLANDRA ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
2021· 5 proposals
September 2021
- Other100 MEATWORKS AVENUE OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
August 2021
- Stormwater management systems50 Meatworks Ave, Oxford FallsDetermined
July 2021
- Subdivision of land50 Meatworks Avenue, Oxford FallsDetermined
May 2021
- OtherOXFORD FALLS ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
April 2021
- Alterations and additions to industrial development100 MEATWORKS AVENUE OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
2020· 4 proposals
October 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development2 Spicer Rd Oxford Falls NSW 2100Determined
July 2020
- OtherWAKEHURST PARKWAY OXFORD FALLS 2100Withdrawn
May 2020
- Stratum / community title subdivision50 meatworks ave oxford fallsDetermined
April 2020
- Dwelling2 SPICER ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksWakehurst Parkway12 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
- Member of Parliament
- Sophie SCAMPS (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,339
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 53.7%Labor 46.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.8 km away).
Coalition 52.8%Labor 47.2%
0.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +47.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Belrose NorthLabor 39.9% · Coalition 60.1% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- BelroseLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Frenchs Forest EastLabor 49.6% · Coalition 50.4% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Frenchs ForestLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- Beacon Hill (Mackellar)Labor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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