Hughesdale vs Oakleigh, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hughesdale | Oakleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.5/100 | 16.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.0 / 1k | 229.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 95 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 697 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 129 |
| Population | 7,563 | 8,442 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHughesdale
- Best for familiesHughesdale
- Best for best schoolsHughesdale
Comparison summary
Hughesdale and Oakleigh offer different strengths across official suburb data. Oakleigh leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Oakleigh; Housing (desirability) favours Hughesdale; Crime rate favours Hughesdale. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hughesdale, Families → Hughesdale, Best value → Hughesdale, Best schools → Hughesdale.