Clayton South vs Oakleigh East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $994,900 and $1,135,000. Oakleigh East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clayton South (median $994,900) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Oakleigh East ($1,135,000).
Oakleigh East scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakleigh East (1103) sits above Clayton South (1045).
For buyers
Clayton South is the lower entry point at $994,900 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clayton South offers the higher gross rental yield (2.01% vs 1.90%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Oakleigh East edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1045).
Common questions
Is Clayton South or Oakleigh East cheaper to buy in?
Clayton South has the lower median house price at $994,900, roughly 12% below Oakleigh East ($1,135,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clayton South or Oakleigh East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakleigh East scores 1103 vs 1045 in Clayton South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Clayton South or Oakleigh East?
Oakleigh East scores 70/100 on walkability vs 24/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Clayton South or Oakleigh East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.01% in Clayton South vs 1.90% in Oakleigh East. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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