Overall score
Ashwood
54.9/100
Oakleigh East
50.8/100
Ashwood vs Oakleigh East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ashwood for investment; Oakleigh East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshwoodOakleigh East
Crime rate
Ashwood
84.8 / 1k
Oakleigh East
45.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashwood
135
Oakleigh East
107
Population
Ashwood
7,154
Oakleigh East
6,804
Metric leadAshwood 9Oakleigh East 22 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOakleigh East
- Best for familiesOakleigh East
- Best for investmentAshwood
- Best for best valueOakleigh East
- Best for best schoolsOakleigh East
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ashwood | Oakleigh East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.8 / 1k | 45.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 29 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 76 | 85 |
| Green cover | 7.3% | 5.4% |
| Population | 7,154 | 6,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashwood is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Oakleigh East is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Ashwood tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Oakleigh East stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oakleigh East, while Ashwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.