NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Oxford Falls, NSW, 2099
Desirability index
#643 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Oxford Falls is a small locality in the Northern Beaches area, home to around 265 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,212 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-18%), roughly 4573.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $850 (flats $800, houses $1,200), 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 5 / 88 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,212
- Against the person
- 376
- Against property
- 482
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 4,573.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -17.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions129
- Fraud115
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment94
- Malicious Damage To Property116
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault103
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,137
- Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Oxford Falls Grammar School, Oxford Falls Rd
- Oxford Falls Grammar School, Oxford Falls Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
23 planning-related records
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
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- C3 CollegeCollege
2 Dreadnought Road, Oxford Falls
- Shelter (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Oxford Falls Early Learning CentreOxford Falls Roadchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 13.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #643 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Oxford Falls Grammar School, Oxford Falls Rdtransport
- Oxford Falls Grammar School, Oxford Falls Rdtransport
- Oxford Falls Early Learning CentrechildcareOxford Falls Roadchildcare
- Grassy Knollgovernmentpark
- Oxford Falls Peace Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations and additions to industrial developmentplanning100 MEATWORKS AVENUE OXFORD FALLS 2100Lodged 15 Apr 2021 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning2 Spicer Rd Oxford Falls NSW 2100Lodged 08 Oct 2020 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming poolplanning1081 OXFORD FALLS ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Lodged 09 Apr 2026 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming poolplanning1081 OXFORD FALLS ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Lodged 17 Jul 2024 · Determined
- Boarding house; Erection of a new structureplanning76 WILLANDRA ROAD OXFORD FALLS 2100Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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