Hughesdale vs Oakleigh South
Oakleigh South (median $1,245,300) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Hughesdale ($1,500,000).
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Hughesdale and Oakleigh South side by side
| Measure | Hughesdale | Oakleigh South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | $1,245,300 |
| Median unit | $670,000 | $815,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $730/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $570/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1119 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,563 | 9,851 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 748 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
Hughesdale scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hughesdale (1119) sits above Oakleigh South (1098). Oakleigh South skews owner-occupied (74%), Hughesdale runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Oakleigh South is the lower entry point at $1,245,300 median, 17% 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
- Hughesdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1098).
Hughesdale vs Oakleigh South: common questions
Is Hughesdale or Oakleigh South cheaper to buy in?
Oakleigh South has the lower median house price at $1,245,300, roughly 17% below Hughesdale ($1,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hughesdale or Oakleigh South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hughesdale scores 1119 vs 1098 in Oakleigh 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, Hughesdale or Oakleigh South?
Hughesdale scores 100/100 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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