Side by sideSuburb comparison

Holmesglen vs Oakleigh.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Holmesglen edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holmesglen (1115) sits above Oakleigh (1113).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Holmesglen edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1113).

Common questionsHolmesglen vs Oakleigh

Common questions

Does Holmesglen or Oakleigh have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holmesglen scores 1115 vs 1113 in Oakleigh. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Holmesglen
Metric
Oakleigh

Price & Market

Median house
$1,351,000
Median unit
$560,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$421/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$630/wk
$358/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
63.0%
Renter occupied
35.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
80
100
Bike score
100
9,552
Population
8,442
35
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1115
Avg ICSEA
1113

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).