Overall score
Hughesdale
57.5/100
Oakleigh East
50.8/100
Hughesdale vs Oakleigh East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Hughesdale for investment and schools; Oakleigh East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HughesdaleOakleigh East
Crime rate
Hughesdale
48.1 / 1k
Oakleigh East
45.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hughesdale
149
Oakleigh East
107
Population
Hughesdale
7,563
Oakleigh East
6,804
Metric leadHughesdale 8Oakleigh East 32 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 retireesOakleigh East
- Best for familiesOakleigh East
- Best for investmentHughesdale
- Best for best valueOakleigh East
- Best for best schoolsHughesdale
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 | Hughesdale | Oakleigh East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 45.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 29 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 85 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| Population | 7,563 | 6,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Hughesdale reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Oakleigh East is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Hughesdale is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Oakleigh East answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Hughesdale if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Oakleigh East for value-focused buyers.
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.