Side by sideSuburb comparison

Oakleigh vs Holmesglen.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Holmesglen edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holmesglen (1115) sits above Oakleigh (1113).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Holmesglen edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1113).

Common questionsOakleigh vs Holmesglen

Common questions

Does Oakleigh or Holmesglen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holmesglen scores 1115 vs 1113 in Oakleigh. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Oakleigh
Metric
Holmesglen

Price & Market

$1,351,000
Median house
$560,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$630/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$421/wk
$580/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$358/wk
63.0%
Owner occupied
35.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
80
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
8,442
Population
9,552
38
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1113
Avg ICSEA
1115

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).