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Oakleigh South

VIC 3167 · Kingston

9,851 (2021) → 9,925 est. (2025)

84
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,851
Population
$1.10M
Median house (2024)
69
Safety score
77
Transport score

Oakleigh South is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3167, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Oakleigh South has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.

16.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
7.8 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,851
Population
40
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,915
vs NSW median+3.5%
Bachelor degree or higher54.8%
Born in Australia51.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,995 / 224 / 362

Top countries of birth: India (8.12%), China (6.41%), Greece (5.05%), Vietnam (1.99%), Sri Lanka (1.88%)

Top languages: Greek (12.05%), Mandarin (7.77%), Hindi (2.68%), Vietnamese (2.36%), Italian (2.28%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.10M-4.6%
Median house (2024)
$846K+36.2%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

69
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

36
Break & enter dwelling365/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
44
Motor vehicle theft447/100k
31
Domestic assault315/100k
1
Robbery10/100k
25
Non-domestic assault254/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 580 (all categories, latest year)5,888 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

91

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

247
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1099 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Oakleigh South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1149
  • Huntingdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1120
  • South Oakleigh Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1038

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Clarinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1065
  • St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1074
  • Coatesville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1130
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - ClaytonSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1116
  • St Bede's College - Bentleigh East CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.1km
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1096
  • Hughesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1151
  • East Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1089
  • Clayton South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 985
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1124
  • Sacred Heart Girls' CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1093

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

77
73Bus
CBD commute (est.)63 min (bus)
Nearest train stationHuntingdale Railway (1.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

161 in suburbSupermarkets
305 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4720 in suburbParks
2819 in suburbPlaygrounds
15828 in suburbPools
244 in suburbGyms
42 in suburbDog parks
321 in suburbGPs
142 in suburbPharmacies
226 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
15251 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachMentone Dog Beach (7.8 km)
Nearest hospitalHolmesglen Private Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (36.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

65

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

24
Gyms
14
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
152
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

54

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

47
Parks
0
Nature reserves
31
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
4
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

38

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Galleries
2
Libraries
1
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

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

36

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
4
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.41

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

64

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

4
Long Day Care
5
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services10
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.02

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Kingston

Clarinda$1.07M63transportHeatherton$1.07M51transportClayton South$895K95transportMoorabbin$1.27M97transportCheltenham$1.32M98transportMoorabbin AirportData not available55transport

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Frequently asked questions about Oakleigh South

Is Oakleigh South safe?

Oakleigh South 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 5,888 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Oakleigh South?

In Oakleigh South, the .

How far is Oakleigh South from Melbourne CBD?

Oakleigh South is about 16.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 63 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Oakleigh South?

Oakleigh South has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1102 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Oakleigh South?

Oakleigh South has a transport score of 77/100 and 73 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.