Overall score
Ashwood
54.9/100
Oakleigh
57.0/100
Ashwood vs Oakleigh, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ashwood for investment and value; Oakleigh for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshwoodOakleigh
Crime rate
Ashwood
84.8 / 1k
Oakleigh
209.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashwood
135
Oakleigh
704
Population
Ashwood
7,154
Oakleigh
8,442
Metric leadAshwood 4Oakleigh 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.8 / 1k | 209.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 93 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 704 |
| Planning activity | 76 | 129 |
| Green cover | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| Population | 7,154 | 8,442 |
| 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 is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Ashwood pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Oakleigh is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Ashwood the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Oakleigh.
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.