Overall score
Clayton
51.9/100
Oakleigh South
61.7/100
Clayton vs Oakleigh South, VIC Suburb Comparison
Clayton for retirees; Oakleigh South for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClaytonOakleigh South
Crime rate
Clayton
86.2 / 1k
Oakleigh South
63.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayton
1,223
Oakleigh South
479
Population
Clayton
18,988
Oakleigh South
9,851
Metric leadClayton 5Oakleigh South 71 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 retireesClayton
- Best for familiesOakleigh South
- Best for investmentOakleigh South
- Best for best valueOakleigh South
- Best for best schoolsOakleigh South
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 South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.9/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.6/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.2 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 111 | 75 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,223 | 479 |
| Planning activity | 252 | 112 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Population | 18,988 | 9,851 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Clayton is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Oakleigh South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Clayton is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Oakleigh South answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oakleigh South, 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.