Clayton South vs Oakleigh South
The verdict
Clayton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.10M in Oakleigh South. Clayton South rates higher for transport (95 vs 77). Clayton South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 63 min).
Scores
| Clayton South | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 84 |
| Transport | 95 | 77 |
| Education | 82 | 84 |
| Liveability | 93 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clayton South | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,381 | 9,851 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,630 | $1,915 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.2% | 54.8% |
| Born in Australia | 33.0% | 51.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Clayton South — · Oakleigh South —
Property
| Clayton South | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $961K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $575K | $846K |
| House price YoY | -5.5% | -4.6% |
| 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
| Clayton South | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 620 | 447 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 284 | 315 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,428 | 5,888 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clayton South | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clayton South · Oakleigh South
Transport
| Clayton South | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Clayton South | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 5 |
| Parks | 30 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 28 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.2 km | 16.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Clayton South | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,381 | 9,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,144 | 9,925 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.14% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clayton South or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh South has the higher residential safety score (Clayton South 67/100 vs Oakleigh South 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Clayton South or Oakleigh South?
Clayton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Clayton South or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh South has a higher average school ICSEA (Clayton South 1013 vs Oakleigh South 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clayton South or Oakleigh South?
Clayton South has the higher transport score (Clayton South 95/100 vs Oakleigh South 77/100).
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