Oxley
VIC 3678 · Wangaratta
710 (2021) → 725 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Oxley is a moderate growth suburb in Wangaratta, VIC 3678, about 197km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Oxley are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 11/100, and is about 200km inland. Oxley has an overall score of 22/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.1%), India (0.85%), USA (0.85%), Netherlands (0.56%), New Zealand (0.56%)
Top languages: Gujarati (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1009 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Oxley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998
Nearby (within 10km)
- Milawa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1055
- Cathedral College Wangaratta - The Close CampusCombined · Independent · 8.3km
- Our Lady's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.9kmICSEA 974
- Yarrunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 900
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Oxley
How far is Oxley from Melbourne CBD?
Oxley is about 196.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Oxley?
Oxley has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 998 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Oxley?
Oxley has a transport score of 11/100 and 2 bus stops.