Overall score
Clayton
51.9/100
Oakleigh East
50.8/100
Clayton vs Oakleigh East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Oakleigh East for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClaytonOakleigh East
Crime rate
Clayton
86.2 / 1k
Oakleigh East
45.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayton
1,223
Oakleigh East
107
Population
Clayton
18,988
Oakleigh East
6,804
Metric leadClayton 6Oakleigh East 61 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 familiesOakleigh East
- Best for investmentOakleigh 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 | Clayton | Oakleigh East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.9/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.6/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.2 / 1k | 45.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 111 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,223 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 252 | 85 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Population | 18,988 | 6,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clayton 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.
On the data, Clayton is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Oakleigh East answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Oakleigh East, while Clayton 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.