Oakleigh East vs Oakleigh South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,135,000 and $1,245,300. Oakleigh East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Oakleigh East (median $1,135,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Oakleigh South ($1,245,300).
Oakleigh East scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakleigh East (1103) sits above Oakleigh South (1098). Oakleigh South skews owner-occupied (74%), Oakleigh East runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
For buyers
Oakleigh East is the lower entry point at $1,135,000 median, 9% 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
Oakleigh East edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1098).
Common questions
Is Oakleigh East or Oakleigh South cheaper to buy in?
Oakleigh East has the lower median house price at $1,135,000, roughly 9% below Oakleigh South ($1,245,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Oakleigh East or Oakleigh South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakleigh East scores 1103 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, Oakleigh East or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh East scores 70/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Oakleigh East or Oakleigh South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.90% in Oakleigh East vs 1.75% in Oakleigh South. 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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