Oak Park
VIC 3046 · Moreland
6,714 (2021) → 7,203 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Oak Park is a suburb in Moreland, VIC 3046, about 11km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 13km inland. Oak Park has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (4.24%), Nepal (3.02%), China (2.25%), Italy (2.13%), Turkey (1.98%)
Top languages: Nepali (3.1%), Italian (3.01%), Mandarin (2.58%), Turkish (2.5%), Arabic (2.41%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Oak Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1087
- St Francis de Sales SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
Nearby (within 10km)
- Strathmore North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1110
- Penola Catholic College - Glenroy CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.2km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Victoria & Cricket Australia Sports Development Program - StrathmoreSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Glenroy West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1023
- Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 989
- Glenroy Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 916
- Glenroy Central Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 977
- Westbreen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1055
- Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1044
- Strathmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1102
- Glenroy Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 996
- Strathmore Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1082
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Park
Is Oak Park safe?
Oak Park has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,753 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Oak Park?
In Oak Park, the .
How far is Oak Park from Melbourne CBD?
Oak Park is about 11.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Oak Park?
Oak Park has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1086 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Oak Park?
Oak Park has a transport score of 98/100 and 19 bus stops.