Oxford, Queensland
| Oxford Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Dipperu National Park, 2011 | |||||||||||||||
  Oxford | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 21°51′59″S 148°45′40″E / 21.8663°S 148.7611°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 43 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.0401/km2 (0.1039/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4742 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1,071.9 km2 (413.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Isaac Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | |||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Oxford is a rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Oxford had a population of 43 people.[1]
Geography
The Goonyella railway line forms part of the northern boundary of the locality with Nebo to the north and also passes through the western corner of the locality from Strathfield to Coppabella.[3]
In the west of the locality, the Fitzroy Developmental Road enters the locality from the south-west (Valkyrie) and exits to the north-west (Strathfield).[3] In the east of the locality, the Marlborough–Sarina Road enters the locality from the south (Lotus Creek) and exits to the north (Nebo).[4][3]
There are two state forests in the east of the locality:[5]
- Rosedale State Forest, extending into neighbouring Collaroy to the east
- Tierawoomba State Forest, in three sections, two of which extend into neighbouring Lotus Creek to the south
Dipperu National Park is in the south-west of the locality.[5] It contains a large and significant brigalow forest of exceptional scientific value in the North Brigalow Belt.[6]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Oxford had a population of 39 people.[7]
In the 2021 census, Oxford had a population of 43 people.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Oxford (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Oxford – locality in Isaac Region (entry 47032)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- ^ a b c "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Railways; Railway stations". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "Oxford, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use; Sugarcane areas". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "Dipperu National Park (Scientific): Management Plan: 2011" (PDF). Queensland Government. p. 1. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Oxford (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
