Notting Hill vs Oakleigh East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,175,000 and $1,135,000. Oakleigh East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Oakleigh East (median $1,135,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Notting Hill ($1,175,000).
Oakleigh East scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Notting Hill (1111) sits above Oakleigh East (1103). Oakleigh East skews owner-occupied (62%), Notting Hill runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
For buyers
Oakleigh East is the lower entry point at $1,135,000 median, 4% 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 1.75%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Notting Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1103). Oakleigh East also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Notting Hill or Oakleigh East cheaper to buy in?
Oakleigh East has the lower median house price at $1,135,000, roughly 4% below Notting Hill ($1,175,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Notting Hill or Oakleigh East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Notting Hill scores 1111 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, Notting Hill or Oakleigh East?
Oakleigh East scores 70/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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, Notting Hill or Oakleigh East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.90% in Oakleigh East vs 1.75% in Notting Hill. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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