Oakleigh East vs Oakleigh
Oakleigh East (median $1,135,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Oakleigh ($1,351,000).
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Oakleigh East and Oakleigh side by side
| Measure | Oakleigh East | Oakleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,135,000 | $1,351,000 |
| Median unit | $935,500 | $560,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1103 | 1113 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,804 | 8,442 |
| Median age | 35 | 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
Oakleigh scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakleigh (1113) sits above Oakleigh East (1103).
- For buyers
- Oakleigh East is the lower entry point at $1,135,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1103).
Oakleigh East vs Oakleigh: common questions
Is Oakleigh East or Oakleigh cheaper to buy in?
Oakleigh East has the lower median house price at $1,135,000, roughly 16% below Oakleigh ($1,351,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Oakleigh East or Oakleigh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakleigh scores 1113 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, Oakleigh East or Oakleigh?
Oakleigh scores 100/100 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.
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