Heatherton vs Oakleigh South
The verdict
Oakleigh South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.14M in Heatherton. Oakleigh South rates higher for transport (77 vs 51). Heatherton is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 7.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Heatherton rates higher (81 vs 69/100 in Oakleigh South).
Scores
| Heatherton | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 84 |
| Transport | 51 | 77 |
| Education | 77 | 84 |
| Liveability | 73 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heatherton | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,826 | 9,851 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,088 | $1,915 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.6% | 54.8% |
| Born in Australia | 60.0% | 51.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Heatherton — · Oakleigh South —
Property
| Heatherton | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $455K | $846K |
| House price YoY | -6.5% | -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
| Heatherton | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 248 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 354 | 447 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 318 | 315 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,945 | 5,888 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heatherton | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,118 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heatherton · Oakleigh South
Transport
| Heatherton | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Heatherton | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 14 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 28 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 16.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Heatherton | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,826 | 9,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,019 | 9,925 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heatherton or Oakleigh South?
Heatherton has the higher residential safety score (Heatherton 81/100 vs Oakleigh South 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Heatherton or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.14M.
Which has better schools, Heatherton or Oakleigh South?
Heatherton has a higher average school ICSEA (Heatherton 1118 vs Oakleigh South 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heatherton or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh South has the higher transport score (Heatherton 51/100 vs Oakleigh South 77/100).
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