Clayton vs Oakleigh, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Clayton | Oakleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.8/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.9/100 | 16.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.9 / 1k | 229.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 113 | 95 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,208 | 697 |
| Planning activity | 252 | 129 |
| Population | 18,988 | 8,442 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Clayton and Oakleigh offer different strengths across official suburb data. Clayton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Clayton; Housing (desirability) favours Oakleigh; Crime rate favours Clayton. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Oakleigh, Families → Clayton, Investment → Oakleigh, Best schools → Clayton.