Clayton vs Oakleigh South
Oakleigh South (median $1,245,300) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Clayton ($1,290,000).
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Clayton and Oakleigh South side by side
| Measure | Clayton | Oakleigh South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,290,000 | $1,245,300 |
| Median unit | $695,000 | $815,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $603/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $590/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 36.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 16 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,988 | 9,851 |
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| 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
Clayton scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakleigh South (1098) sits above Clayton (1065). Oakleigh South skews owner-occupied (74%), Clayton runs more rental-dense (36% owner).
- For buyers
- Oakleigh South is the lower entry point at $1,245,300 median, 3% 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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1065). Oakleigh South also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clayton vs Oakleigh South: common questions
Is Clayton or Oakleigh South cheaper to buy in?
Oakleigh South has the lower median house price at $1,245,300, roughly 3% below Clayton ($1,290,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clayton or Oakleigh South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakleigh South scores 1098 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 South?
Clayton scores 64/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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