Huntingdale vs Oakleigh East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,155,500 and $1,135,000. Huntingdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Oakleigh East (median $1,135,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Huntingdale ($1,155,500).
Huntingdale scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Huntingdale (1106) sits above Oakleigh East (1103).
For buyers
Oakleigh East is the lower entry point at $1,135,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Oakleigh East offers the higher gross rental yield (1.90% vs 1.87%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Huntingdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1103).
Common questions
Is Huntingdale or Oakleigh East cheaper to buy in?
Oakleigh East has the lower median house price at $1,135,000, roughly 2% below Huntingdale ($1,155,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Huntingdale or Oakleigh East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Huntingdale scores 1106 vs 1103 in Oakleigh East. 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, Huntingdale or Oakleigh East?
Huntingdale scores 82/100 on walkability vs 70/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Huntingdale or Oakleigh East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.90% in Oakleigh East vs 1.87% in Huntingdale. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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