Oakleigh South
VIC 3167 · Kingston
9,851 (2021) → 9,925 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3167 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1099 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Oakleigh South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1163
- Huntingdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1120
- South Oakleigh CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
Nearby (within 10km)
- Clarinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1082
- St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1074
- Coatesville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1136
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - ClaytonSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1121
- St Bede's College - Bentleigh East CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.1km
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1082
- Hughesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1144
- East Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1100
- Monash Children's Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5km
- Clayton South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1008
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1140
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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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 1112 (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.