Clayton vs Oakleigh East
The verdict
Clayton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.15M in Oakleigh East. Clayton rates higher for transport (99 vs 79). Clayton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (45 vs 62 min). On the separate residential safety score, Oakleigh East rates higher (86 vs 58/100 in Clayton).
Scores
| Clayton | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 87 |
| Transport | 99 | 79 |
| Education | 88 | 87 |
| Liveability | 98 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clayton | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,988 | 6,804 |
| Median age | 28 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,494 | $1,951 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.9% | 59.1% |
| Born in Australia | 27.2% | 49.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Clayton Moderate Growth · Oakleigh East Moderate Growth
Property
| Clayton | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $682K | $897K |
| House price YoY | -12.4% | Data not available |
| 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 | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 416 | 353 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 674 | 220 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 263 | 118 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,727 | 3,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clayton | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clayton · Oakleigh East
Transport
| Clayton | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 90 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Clayton | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 83 | 3 |
| Parks | 50 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 10.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.7 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Clayton | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,988 | 6,804 |
| Estimated 2025 | 28,035 | 7,440 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,420 | 8,751 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.23% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clayton or Oakleigh East?
Oakleigh East has the higher residential safety score (Clayton 58/100 vs Oakleigh East 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Clayton or Oakleigh East?
Clayton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Clayton or Oakleigh East?
Clayton has a higher average school ICSEA (Clayton 1093 vs Oakleigh East 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clayton or Oakleigh East?
Clayton has the higher transport score (Clayton 99/100 vs Oakleigh East 79/100).
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