Overall score
Notting Hill
45.5/100
Oakleigh East
50.8/100
Oakleigh East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Notting Hill
45.5/100
Oakleigh East
50.8/100
Crime rate
Notting Hill
78.7 / 1k
Oakleigh East
45.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Notting Hill
134
Oakleigh East
107
Population
Notting Hill
2,895
Oakleigh East
6,804
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Notting Hill | Oakleigh East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.5/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.7 / 1k | 45.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 29 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 134 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 85 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 5.4% |
| Population | 2,895 | 6,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook; Oakleigh East 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 East, while Notting Hill 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.