Oakleigh
VIC 3166 · Monash
8,442 (2021) → 9,231 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Oakleigh is a moderate growth suburb in Monash, VIC 3166, about 15km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Oakleigh has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Greece (6.02%), China (5.57%), India (4.26%), England (2.17%), Italy (1.62%)
Top languages: Greek (13.33%), Mandarin (6.75%), Italian (2.03%), Cantonese (1.54%), Vietnamese (1.34%)
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 1112 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1124
- Oakleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1120
- Christ Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1079
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sacred Heart Girls' CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1093
- Amsleigh Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1088
- Oakleigh GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1081
- Huntingdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1120
- Hughesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1151
- Mount Waverley Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1110
- Salesian College ChadstoneSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1083
- St Mary Magdalen’s SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1065
- Malvern Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1108
- Oakleigh South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1149
- South Oakleigh Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1038
- Clayton North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1066
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Oakleigh
Is Oakleigh safe?
Oakleigh has a residential safety score of 33/100, 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 16,525 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Oakleigh?
In Oakleigh, the .
How far is Oakleigh from Melbourne CBD?
Oakleigh is about 15.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Oakleigh?
Oakleigh has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1108 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Oakleigh?
Oakleigh has a transport score of 99/100 and 57 bus stops.