Overall score
Notting Hill
42.5/100
Oakleigh East
56.7/100
Notting Hill vs Oakleigh East, VIC suburb comparison
Oakleigh East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Notting HillOakleigh East
Crime rate
Notting Hill
84.2 / 1k
Oakleigh East
45.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Notting Hill
131
Oakleigh East
103
Population
Notting Hill
2,895
Oakleigh East
6,804
Metric leadNotting Hill 3Oakleigh East 61 tiedacross 10 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 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 | Notting Hill | Oakleigh East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.0/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.2 / 1k | 45.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 29 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 131 | 103 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 85 |
| Population | 2,895 | 6,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Notting Hill is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Oakleigh East is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Notting Hill is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Oakleigh East answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Oakleigh East, while Notting Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.