Overall score
Chadstone
50.5/100
Oakleigh
57.0/100
Chadstone vs Oakleigh, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chadstone for investment; Oakleigh for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChadstoneOakleigh
Crime rate
Chadstone
110.6 / 1k
Oakleigh
209.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chadstone
165
Oakleigh
704
Population
Chadstone
9,552
Oakleigh
8,442
Metric leadChadstone 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 | Chadstone | Oakleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.6 / 1k | 209.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 93 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 704 |
| Planning activity | 139 | 129 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Population | 9,552 | 8,442 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Chadstone is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Oakleigh is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Chadstone pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community, whereas Oakleigh is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Investors may find Chadstone the better fit, while retirees 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.