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Oakey

QLD 4401 • Rest of QLD

4,756
Population (2021)
$33,852
Median Income
126.81 km²
Area
$265/wk
Median Rent
RuralAffordableHistoricMilitary TownAgricultural

About Oakey

Oakey is a rural town in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated on the Darling Downs 28 km northwest of Toowoomba and 155 km west of Brisbane. With a population of around 4,756, it is one of the larger towns on the western Downs, sitting at an elevation of 398 metres. The town has a median age of 40 and a significant Indigenous population (12.5%). Oakey is notable for being home to the Australian Army's Aviation Centre at Oakey Army Aviation Centre, which is a major local employer.

Oakey offers an affordable country lifestyle with a strong sense of community. The town features a main street with local shops, pubs, and services, and hosts the annual Oakey Show and various agricultural events. It is home to the Oakey Historical Museum, Bernborough Park racecourse, and the Army Aviation Heritage Centre. The surrounding rich black soil country supports extensive grain farming and cattle grazing. With a notable Brazilian community (100+ residents), Oakey has an increasingly multicultural character for a rural Queensland town.

Oakey falls under postcode 4401 and is governed by Toowoomba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4401
Urban Area
Oakey
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.45°, 151.71°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
126.81 km²
Elevation
398m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Toowoomba–Dalby Bus — Toowoomba CBD via Warrego Highway 30-40 mins

Commute to Toowoomba CBD

Distance
28 km
By Bus
30-40 mins
By Car (Peak)
25-30 mins via Warrego Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 mins

🛣️ No passenger rail service. Brisbane is 155 km east (1.5-2 hrs drive via Warrego Highway and Toowoomba Bypass/Range crossing).

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Compact town centre with shops, post office, pub and services along Campbell Street; residential areas beyond require car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$265
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,238
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.8%

42 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,705
Census 2021
4,756
▲ 1.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,732
Income 2021
$33,852
▲ 10.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,005
Born Overseas 440

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Brazil 100
  • 2. Philippines 70
  • 3. England 63
  • 4. New Zealand 58
  • 5. Netherlands 12
  • 6. Scotland 12
  • 7. South Africa 10
  • 8. United States 10
  • 9. Germany 8
  • 10. Papua New Guinea 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,004
English 1,798
Australian Aboriginal 536
Irish 483
German 477
Scottish 390
Filipino 95
Italian 61
New Zealander 46
Dutch 44

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,540
Both parents born in Australia
556
Both parents born overseas
322
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.8%
No Religion
35.0%
Buddhism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
275 (5.8%)
5-14 years
683 (14.4%)
15-19 years
327 (6.9%)
20-24 years
302 (6.3%)
25-34 years
519 (10.9%)
35-44 years
531 (11.2%)
45-54 years
618 (13.0%)
55-64 years
574 (12.1%)
65-74 years
485 (10.2%)
75-84 years
315 (6.6%)
85+ years
121 (2.5%)

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