Oxley Vale
NSW 2340 • Rest of NSW
About Oxley Vale
Oxley Vale is a residential suburb within the Tamworth urban area, located approximately 3 kilometres west of the Tamworth town centre in the Tamworth Regional Council area. With a population of 3,935 and a median age of just 33, the suburb is one of the younger communities in the region, home to a mix of young families and working-age adults. The suburb has notable Indigenous representation, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounting for around 17 per cent of residents, reflecting the broader cultural character of the Tamworth region.
Residents enjoy easy access to the amenities of Tamworth, one of the largest inland cities in New South Wales, including the city's shopping centres, schools, parks, and entertainment venues. Housing in Oxley Vale is predominantly detached dwellings with a relaxed, low-density residential character, and median rents of around $335 per week make it an affordable option within the region. The suburb draws a growing number of skilled migrants from the Philippines, Vietnam, and India, adding cultural diversity to a predominantly Anglo-Australian working community.
Oxley Vale falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by Tamworth Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Tamworth local bus services — Tamworth CBD and surrounds 10-15 min to city centre
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Tamworth is a regional city; travel to Sydney CBD is not a typical daily commute. Newcastle is approx. 280km (3 hrs by car).
Most daily errands require a car; Tamworth city centre is around 3 kilometres away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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25 Boronia Drive
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Carroll Public School ICSEA 9876743 1722 David St
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Dungowan Public School ICSEA 10046769 4259 137 Ogunbil Road
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Nemingha Public School ICSEA 9966760 9225 145 Nundle Rd
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Oxley High School ICSEA 9366766 1677 Piper Street
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Nundle Public School ICSEA 9556769 3253 93-97 Jenkins Street
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Manilla Road
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Somerton Public School ICSEA 8956769 7520 Milkmaid St
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Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School ICSEA 1025585 Calala Lane
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140 Brisbane St
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582 Goonoo Goonoo Road
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Bullimbal School ICSEA 8706762 8003 18-36 Degance Street
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242 Moore Creek Road
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Hillvue Public School ICSEA 7616765 7446 145 Hillvue Road
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Tribe Street
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Oxley Vale Public School ICSEA 8706761 8238 Manilla Road
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Peel High School ICSEA 8316765 7088 88 Gunnedah Rd
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794 Hillvue Road
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Parry School ICSEA 7536762 1756 18 Degance St
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99 Bridge Street
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Tamworth-Nundle Rd
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Oxley Vale by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Oxley Vale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Oxley Vale" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
74 state housing + 26 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 60
- 2. Vietnam 51
- 3. India 45
- 4. China 41
- 5. England 37
- 6. Nepal 20
- 7. Fiji 15
- 8. New Zealand 15
- 9. Taiwan 12
- 10. Malaysia 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)