Clayton vs Oakleigh East
Oakleigh East (median $1,135,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Clayton ($1,290,000).
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Clayton and Oakleigh East side by side
| Measure | Clayton | Oakleigh East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,290,000 | $1,135,000 |
| Median unit | $695,000 | $935,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $603/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $590/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 36.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 70 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,988 | 6,804 |
| Median age | 28 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 748 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Oakleigh East scores higher on walkability (64/100 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 (1065). Oakleigh East skews owner-occupied (62%), Clayton runs more rental-dense (36% owner).
- For buyers
- Oakleigh East is the lower entry point at $1,135,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Oakleigh East edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1065). Oakleigh East also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clayton vs Oakleigh East: common questions
Is Clayton or Oakleigh East cheaper to buy in?
Oakleigh East has the lower median house price at $1,135,000, roughly 12% below Clayton ($1,290,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clayton or Oakleigh East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakleigh East scores 1103 vs 1065 in Clayton. 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 or Oakleigh East?
Oakleigh East scores 70/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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.
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