Side by sideSuburb comparison

Monash University vs Oakleigh East.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

Monash University scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakleigh East (1103) sits above Monash University (1081).

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

Oakleigh East edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1081).

Common questionsMonash University vs Oakleigh East

Common questions

Does Monash University or Oakleigh East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakleigh East scores 1103 vs 1081 in Monash University. 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, Monash University or Oakleigh East?

Monash University scores 92/100 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.

The numbers behind the take

Monash University
Metric
Oakleigh East

Price & Market

Median house
$1,135,000
Median unit
$935,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$415/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
62.0%
Renter occupied
35.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

92
Walk score
70
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
Population
6,804
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1081
Avg ICSEA
1103

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).