City of Kingston
Oakleigh South
Oakleigh South at a glance
Median house
$1,245,300
Median unit
$815,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
9,851
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Oakleigh South.
Oakleigh South (3167) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,245,300, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Oakleigh South has roughly 9,851 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Oakleigh South scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oakleigh South's population at 9,851, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,851
Median age
40
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,245,300 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $815,000, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $249,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,245,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $815,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$418/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$418/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,245,300
$815,000
9,851
Median age: 40
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.75% (median rent $418/wk against a $1,245,300 price tag). Units yield 2.67% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.75%
Based on $1,245,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.67%
Based on $815,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
621
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oakleigh South.
Local schools for Oakleigh South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Oakleigh South Primary School
Huntingdale Primary School
South Oakleigh College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Oakleigh South.
- What is the median house price in Oakleigh South?
- The median house price in Oakleigh South, VIC 3167 is $1,245,300. The median unit price is $815,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Oakleigh South postcode?
- Oakleigh South is in the 3167 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- What is the average rent in Oakleigh South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $418, for units it's $418.
- What schools are in Oakleigh South?
- There are 20 schools serving Oakleigh South on this page, including Oakleigh South Primary School, Huntingdale Primary School, South Oakleigh College.
- How walkable is Oakleigh South?
- Oakleigh South has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Oakleigh South?
- Oakleigh South is close to Huntingdale, Oakleigh East, Coatesville, Oakleigh, Clarinda.
- What is the population of Oakleigh South?
- Oakleigh South has approximately 9,851 residents. The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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