Oakleigh South vs Oakleigh
Oakleigh South (median $1,245,300) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Oakleigh ($1,351,000).
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Oakleigh South and Oakleigh side by side
| Measure | Oakleigh South | Oakleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,245,300 | $1,351,000 |
| Median unit | $815,000 | $560,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1113 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,851 | 8,442 |
| Median age | 40 | 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 (16/100 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 South (1098). Oakleigh South skews owner-occupied (74%), Oakleigh runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Oakleigh South is the lower entry point at $1,245,300 median, 8% 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 1098).
Oakleigh South vs Oakleigh: common questions
Is Oakleigh South or Oakleigh cheaper to buy in?
Oakleigh South has the lower median house price at $1,245,300, roughly 8% below Oakleigh ($1,351,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Oakleigh South or Oakleigh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakleigh scores 1113 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 South or Oakleigh?
Oakleigh scores 100/100 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.
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