Hughesdale vs Oakleigh
Oakleigh (median $1,351,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Hughesdale ($1,500,000).
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Hughesdale and Oakleigh side by side
| Measure | Hughesdale | Oakleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | $1,351,000 |
| Median unit | $670,000 | $560,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $730/wk | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | $570/wk | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1119 | 1113 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,563 | 8,442 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hughesdale (1119) sits above Oakleigh (1113).
- For buyers
- Oakleigh is the lower entry point at $1,351,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hughesdale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.53% vs 2.42%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hughesdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1113).
Hughesdale vs Oakleigh: common questions
Is Hughesdale or Oakleigh cheaper to buy in?
Oakleigh has the lower median house price at $1,351,000, roughly 10% below Hughesdale ($1,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hughesdale or Oakleigh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hughesdale scores 1119 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Hughesdale or Oakleigh?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.53% in Hughesdale vs 2.42% in Oakleigh. 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.
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