- Est. Median Value
- $646K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $354/wk
- Safety Score
- 59/100
- Green Space
- 19%
- Current Weather
- 3.3°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~66 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Oxford
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Oxford is home to roughly 2,235 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Oxford scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 59/100 and 19% green space.
Schools: Oxford has 5 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $646K, and weekly rent typically sits around $354.
Lifestyle: Oxford has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Oxford is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety59
- Amenities66
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space63
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $646K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $354/wk
- Median HH Income
- $67K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.9%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Oxford
Schools in zone for Oxford
Children living in Oxford have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 9
Rangiora New Life School
Composite · roll 459 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Oxford. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Oxford that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Oxford Area School
Composite · roll 469 · decile 7 · 1.8 km away
Explore Oxford
Things to do(8)
Oxford Rugby Club Rooms
Oxford Club Bowls
Oxford Tennis Club
Oxford Squash Club
Agape Dance Academy NZ
Pearson Park
Oxford Speedway Inc
Oxford Alpine Taekwondo
Parks & green spaces(1)
Pearson Park
Healthcare(1)
Oxford Hospital
Eat & Drink in Oxford
Places to eat & drink(11)
Cafe 51
Oscars Place
Cruisy Days Diner
Village Foods Oxford
Oxford Sheffield's
Main Street Bakery & Cafe
Indian Hut
The West Oxford Hotel
Diner Oxford
Black Beech Wine Bar
World Famous Sheffield Pies - Oxford Store
Tradies & Services in Oxford
Tradies & services(5)
MechanArb
Oxford Early Learning Centre
Oxford Tyrepower
The Pond Company
Womersley Industries
Shops in Oxford
Shops(7)
Beautiful Creations Just For You
FreshChoice Oxford
Hand-Made Candles By Emma
Oxford Butchery
Super liquor Oxford
Thermomixing - With Coral - Thermomix Consultant
Tussock & Thread
Beauty & Fitness in Oxford
Beauty & fitness(8)
Agape Dance Academy NZ
Oxford Alpine Taekwondo
Oxford Club Bowls
Oxford Rugby Club Rooms
Oxford Speedway Inc
Oxford Squash Club
Oxford Tennis Club
The sunroom for Hair and Beauty
Stay in Oxford
Places to stay(2)
Oxford Queenette Backpackers
Oxford Village Motels
Oxford Weather
Current conditions: 3.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.46 | 11.71 | 2.49 | 11.17 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.6 | 11.57 | 3.12 | 9.77 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.55 | 8.78 | 2.95 | 8.88 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.47 | 7.58 | 2.63 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.39 | 5.16 | 1.76 | 6.27 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.08 | 3.22 | 2.42 | 5.57 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.51 | 2.46 | 3.41 | 6.38 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.39 | 2.01 | 2.82 | 7.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.99 | 5.33 | 3 | 8.51 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.71 | 5.84 | 4.49 | 9.66 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.09 | 7.88 | 2.4 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.04 | 10.43 | 2.83 | 10.3 |
Oxford Community
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