Chadstone vs Oakleigh
The verdict
Chadstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.40M in Oakleigh. Oakleigh rates higher for transport (99 vs 77). Oakleigh has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 55 min). On the separate residential safety score, Chadstone rates higher (58 vs 33/100 in Oakleigh).
Scores
| Chadstone | Oakleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 96 |
| Transport | 77 | 99 |
| Education | 91 | 89 |
| Liveability | 94 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chadstone | Oakleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,552 | 8,442 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,991 | $1,926 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.3% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 48.0% | 57.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Chadstone Moderate Growth · Oakleigh Moderate Growth
Property
| Chadstone | Oakleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $832K | $575K |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | 6.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chadstone | Oakleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 534 | 687 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 482 | 1,149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 262 | 391 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,464 | 16,525 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chadstone | Oakleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,108 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chadstone · Oakleigh
Transport
| Chadstone | Oakleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 57 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 650 m |
Liveability
| Chadstone | Oakleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 55 |
| Parks | 9 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 9.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Chadstone | Oakleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,552 | 8,442 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,207 | 9,231 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,285 | 10,857 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chadstone or Oakleigh?
Chadstone has the higher residential safety score (Chadstone 58/100 vs Oakleigh 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Chadstone or Oakleigh?
Chadstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Chadstone or Oakleigh?
Oakleigh has a higher average school ICSEA (Chadstone 1074 vs Oakleigh 1108; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chadstone or Oakleigh?
Oakleigh has the higher transport score (Chadstone 77/100 vs Oakleigh 99/100).
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