Overall score
Chadstone
57.6/100
Oakleigh East
56.7/100
Chadstone vs Oakleigh East, VIC suburb comparison
Oakleigh East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChadstoneOakleigh East
Crime rate
Chadstone
109.8 / 1k
Oakleigh East
45.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chadstone
144
Oakleigh East
103
Population
Chadstone
9,552
Oakleigh East
6,804
Metric leadChadstone 4Oakleigh East 52 tiedacross 11 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 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 | Chadstone | Oakleigh East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.4/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.8 / 1k | 45.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 29 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 144 | 103 |
| Planning activity | 139 | 85 |
| Population | 9,552 | 6,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chadstone is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Oakleigh East is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chadstone pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Oakleigh East is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Oakleigh East, while Chadstone remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.