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Oakleigh East vs Oakleigh

The verdict

Oakleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.40M in Oakleigh. Oakleigh rates higher for transport (99 vs 79). Oakleigh is closer to the coast (9.6 km vs 10.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oakleigh East rates higher (86 vs 33/100 in Oakleigh).

Scores

Oakleigh EastOakleigh
Oakleigh EastOakleigh
Overall8796
Transport7999
Education8789
Liveability9598

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Oakleigh EastOakleigh
Population6,8048,442
Median age3538
Median household income (wk)$1,951$1,926
Bachelor degree or higher59.1%58.6%
Born in Australia49.4%57.6%
Avg household size2.62.5

Growth: Oakleigh East Moderate Growth · Oakleigh Moderate Growth

Property

Oakleigh EastOakleigh
Median house price$1.15M$1.40M
Median unit price$897K$575K
House price YoYData not available6.0%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Oakleigh EastOakleigh
Residential safety score8633
Break & enter dwelling /100k353687
Motor vehicle theft /100k2201,149
Domestic assault /100k118391
Total incidents /100k (all)3,42516,525

Total incidents over time

Schools

Oakleigh EastOakleigh
Total schools13
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,0881,108

See the full school list on each profile: Oakleigh East · Oakleigh

Transport

Oakleigh EastOakleigh
Transport score7999
Train stations00
Bus stops3057
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)6238
Nearest train station (km)1.4 km650 m

Liveability

Oakleigh EastOakleigh
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets06
Cafes & restaurants355
Parks1214
Playgrounds56
Swimming poolsData not available7
Medical GPs37
Distance to coast (km)10.6 km9.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)16.7 km15.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available9.6 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.7 km5.5 km

Population & growth

Oakleigh EastOakleigh
Population (2021)6,8048,442
Estimated 20257,4409,231
Projected 20418,75110,857
Annual growth rate2.26%2.26%

Common questions

Which is safer, Oakleigh East or Oakleigh?

Oakleigh East has the higher residential safety score (Oakleigh East 86/100 vs Oakleigh 33/100).

Which is more affordable, Oakleigh East or Oakleigh?

Oakleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.40M.

Which has better schools, Oakleigh East or Oakleigh?

Oakleigh has a higher average school ICSEA (Oakleigh East 1088 vs Oakleigh 1108; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Oakleigh East or Oakleigh?

Oakleigh has the higher transport score (Oakleigh East 79/100 vs Oakleigh 99/100).

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Data sources

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