Notting Hill vs Oakleigh East
The verdict
Notting Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.15M in Oakleigh East. Oakleigh East rates higher for transport (79 vs 64). Oakleigh East is closer to the coast (10.6 km vs 11.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oakleigh East rates higher (86 vs 57/100 in Notting Hill).
Scores
| Notting Hill | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 87 |
| Transport | 64 | 79 |
| Education | 88 | 87 |
| Liveability | 96 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Notting Hill | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,895 | 6,804 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,574 | $1,951 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.6% | 59.1% |
| Born in Australia | 35.3% | 49.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Notting Hill Moderate Growth · Oakleigh East Moderate Growth
Property
| Notting Hill | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $416K | $897K |
| House price YoY | -5.1% | 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
| Notting Hill | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 484 | 353 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 449 | 220 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 242 | 118 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,356 | 3,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Notting Hill | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Notting Hill · Oakleigh East
Transport
| Notting Hill | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Notting Hill | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 3 |
| Parks | 8 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.8 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
| Notting Hill | Oakleigh East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,895 | 6,804 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,274 | 7,440 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,723 | 8,751 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.23% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Notting Hill or Oakleigh East?
Oakleigh East has the higher residential safety score (Notting Hill 57/100 vs Oakleigh East 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Notting Hill or Oakleigh East?
Notting Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.15M.
Which has better public transport, Notting Hill or Oakleigh East?
Oakleigh East has the higher transport score (Notting Hill 64/100 vs Oakleigh East 79/100).
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