Oxford is a beautiful country town on the Inland Scenic Route.
With a strong community, rural lifestyle and easy access to the beauty of the alpine environment, Oxford is an attractive destination for visitors and long-term residents. Oxford offers a great opportunity for those who want to establish a business in a pleasant location where there is plenty of available land.
Oxford provides potential for the tourism industry with a wealth of natural scenery nearby, a fully equipped observatory and easy access to tourism through the Inland Scenic Route. Oxford is also exploring becoming part of a night skies network throughout the South Island, catering to a worldwide stargazing community.
With historic and projected growth, a base of existing businesses, a scenic location relatively close to Christchurch, availability of business land and a proven visitor appeal, Oxford presents opportunities for investors, developers and new businesses.
Urban and rural Oxford (including Oxford town and the Ashley Gorge area) is home to about 3,630 residents; population expected to grow to around 4,170 by 2048.
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Currently largely utilised for day-to-day goods and services by local community.
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Healthcare is the largest employer in the area with 130 employees, closely followed by agriculture. Construction, retail and education are also significant players.
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Oxford has a higher self-sufficiency ratio than the wider district with the majority of Oxford’s labour force working within the district, particularly in Oxford township.
This page is a brief overview of the business demographics and data for Oxford. Last updated in March 2023.
