Oakleigh vs Huntingdale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,351,000 and $1,155,500. Oakleigh edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Huntingdale (median $1,155,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Oakleigh ($1,351,000).
Oakleigh scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 82/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakleigh (1113) sits above Huntingdale (1106).
For buyers
Huntingdale is the lower entry point at $1,155,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Oakleigh offers the higher gross rental yield (2.42% vs 1.87%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Oakleigh edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1106).
Common questions
Is Oakleigh or Huntingdale cheaper to buy in?
Huntingdale has the lower median house price at $1,155,500, roughly 17% below Oakleigh ($1,351,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Oakleigh or Huntingdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakleigh scores 1113 vs 1106 in Huntingdale. 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 or Huntingdale?
Oakleigh scores 100/100 on walkability vs 82/100. 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 or Huntingdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.42% in Oakleigh vs 1.87% in Huntingdale. 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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