Mount Waverley vs Oakleigh East
The verdict
Oakleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.56M in Mount Waverley. Mount Waverley rates higher for transport (97 vs 79). Oakleigh East rates higher for liveability (95 vs 87). Oakleigh East is closer to the coast (10.6 km vs 12.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oakleigh East rates higher (86 vs 66/100 in Mount Waverley).
Scores
| Mount Waverley | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 87 |
| Transport | 97 | 79 |
| Education | 91 | 87 |
| Liveability | 87 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Waverley | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,340 | 6,804 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,066 | $1,951 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.6% | 59.1% |
| Born in Australia | 49.2% | 49.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Mount Waverley Moderate Growth · Oakleigh East Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Waverley | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.56M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $1.09M | $897K |
| House price YoY | 0.0% | 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
| Mount Waverley | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 478 | 353 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 393 | 220 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 209 | 118 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,431 | 3,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Waverley | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 1 |
| Government | 8 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Waverley · Oakleigh East
Transport
| Mount Waverley | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 119 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Mount Waverley | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 34 | 3 |
| Parks | 81 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 25 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 90 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.7 km | 10.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.2 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Waverley | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 35,340 | 6,804 |
| Estimated 2025 | 37,496 | 7,440 |
| Projected 2041 | 45,450 | 8,751 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.49% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Waverley or Oakleigh East?
Oakleigh East has the higher residential safety score (Mount Waverley 66/100 vs Oakleigh East 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Waverley or Oakleigh East?
Oakleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.56M.
Which has better schools, Mount Waverley or Oakleigh East?
Mount Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Waverley 1140 vs Oakleigh East 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Waverley or Oakleigh East?
Mount Waverley has the higher transport score (Mount Waverley 97/100 vs Oakleigh East 79/100).
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