Oxenford, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oxenford Gold Coast, Queensland
View from Old Tamborine Road overlooking the Coomera River
Oxenford Location in Queensland
Population	12,273 (2021 census)
• Density	883/km2 (2,290/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4210
Area	13.9 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	18.8 km (12 mi) NNW of Surfers Paradise 61.6 km (38 mi) SSE of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Gold Coast
State electorate(s)	Theodore
Federal Division(s)	Fadden Wright
Suburbs around Oxenford: Upper Coomera Upper Coomera Coomera Maudsland Oxenford Helensvale Maudsland Pacific Pines Gaven

Oxenford is a suburb located in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is a busy area with a mix of homes, schools, and popular theme parks. In 2021, about 12,273 people lived in Oxenford.

Where is Oxenford?

Oxenford is surrounded by natural features and main roads. The Coomera River forms its western and northern edges. The Pacific Motorway is on its eastern side. This motorway is a major road connecting different areas.

The western part of Oxenford is right next to the Coomera River. You can cross the river using the Coomera River causeway. A main road called Tamborine-Oxenford Road also runs through the suburb.

Studio Village Neighbourhood

In the south of Oxenford, there is a neighbourhood called Studio Village. This area is special because it is very close to two big theme parks: Wet'n'Wild Water World and Warner Bros. Movie World. The name "Studio Village" was inspired by Movie World itself. Many of the street names in this neighbourhood are linked to Hollywood and movies.

A Look Back at Oxenford's History

Oxenford got its name from an old railway station. The station was named after William Robert Oxenford. He bought a large piece of land in the Coomera area in 1869. He also worked for many years on the local council.

Oxenford Railway Station and Oxenford Railway Hotel, a view from the past.

An old railway line, called the South Coast railway line, opened in 1889. Oxenford had a station on this line, which was first called "39 Mile Platform." This was because it was 39 miles from the main station in South Brisbane. This railway station was used until 1964, when the line closed down.

When a new railway line, the Gold Coast railway line, was built in 1996, it did not go through Oxenford. Instead, it went through Helensvale, which is to the east. So, Helensvale railway station is now the closest train station to Oxenford. Interestingly, the Pacific Motorway follows a similar path to the old railway line.

Over the years, new schools opened in the area. Oxenford State School welcomed its first students on 27 January 1987. Gaven State School opened a few years later, on 27 January 1995.

People Living in Oxenford

In 2021, Oxenford had a population of 12,273 people. A small part of the population, about 1.7%, are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Most people, about 66.2%, were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces include New Zealand (10.0%) and England (6.0%).

Most people in Oxenford speak only English at home (86.2%). Mandarin is another language spoken by some families (1.0%). When it comes to religion, many people said they had no religion (33.4%). Others identified as Catholic (19.1%) or Anglican (18.5%).

Schools in Oxenford

Oxenford has two primary schools that teach children from Prep to Year 6.

• Oxenford State School is located at 90 Michigan Drive. In 2017, it had 559 students. The school also has a special education program for students who need extra support.
• Gaven State School is on Universal Street. In 2017, this school had 694 students. Like Oxenford State School, it also offers a special education program.

There are no high schools directly in Oxenford. Students usually go to nearby secondary schools. The closest ones are Helensvale State High School in Helensvale and Pacific Pines State High School in Pacific Pines.

Local Community Groups

Oxenford has different groups where people can connect and help each other.

• The Coomera branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 161 Maudsland Road. This group helps women and communities in rural areas.
• There is also a Neighbourhood Watch group in Oxenford. These groups work with the police to help keep the community safe.

Fun Places to Visit

Oxenford is famous for being home to two very popular theme parks. These parks attract visitors from all over!

• Warner Bros. Movie World is a theme park where you can experience movie-themed rides, shows, and meet your favourite characters.
• Wet'n'Wild Water World is a large water park with many slides, pools, and water attractions, perfect for a hot day.