Oxley, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Oxley, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Oxley |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.56106 |
| Longitude | 152.97368 |
| Population | 8,344 |
| Density | 1165.4 /km² |
| Area | 7.2 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4075 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 11 km south-southwest |
Oxley is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,344. The locality covers an area of 7.2 km², giving a population density of about 1165.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Oxley is located at 27.5611°S, 152.9737°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4075.
Oxley unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalypts mingling with the distant hum of traffic. It lies 6.6 km north of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 7°T), and is situated 11.3 km south-south-west of Brisbane City. Here, the Brisbane River, a broad, languid ribbon of green-brown water, snakes its way through the terrain, its banks fringed with a dense tapestry of native vegetation that offers a cool, shadowed refuge from the Queensland sun. The land itself is a study in subtle textures, from the smooth, weathered grey of exposed rock faces to the rich, loamy earth of cultivated patches. The character of Oxley is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still asserts its presence, even as the urban sprawl presses in from the edges. The light here, particularly as dusk begins to settle, often casts long, painterly shadows that soften the hard lines of development, imbuing the scene with a contemplative stillness.
The story of Oxley is inextricably linked to the fertile lands that have sustained it for generations. Once a significant agricultural district, its rich soils were ideal for dairying and horticulture, a legacy still hinted at by the occasional sprawling acreage that resists the relentless march of housing estates. While the focus has shifted, the echoes of its pastoral past remain, a foundational layer beneath the modern veneer. The local economy now reflects a broader suburban vibrancy, a blend of small businesses serving the daily needs of residents and a growing professional class commuting to the city centre. Notable for its established residential areas, Oxley offers a sense of settled permanence, a community that has grown and adapted, yet retains a distinct identity, a place where the past whispers through the present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oxley, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Oxley, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Oxley includes the postcode (4075), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oxley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |