Overall score
Oakleigh
57.2/100
Oakleigh South
61.3/100
Oakleigh vs Oakleigh South, VIC Suburb Comparison
Oakleigh South for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OakleighOakleigh South
Crime rate
Oakleigh
206.3 / 1k
Oakleigh South
64.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oakleigh
704
Oakleigh South
479
Population
Oakleigh
8,442
Oakleigh South
9,851
Metric leadOakleigh 5Oakleigh South 71 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 familiesOakleigh South
- Best for investmentOakleigh South
- Best for best valueOakleigh South
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 | Oakleigh | Oakleigh South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.5/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 206.3 / 1k | 64.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 93 | 75 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 704 | 479 |
| Planning activity | 129 | 112 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 7.7% |
| Population | 8,442 | 9,851 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Oakleigh is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Oakleigh South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Oakleigh pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Oakleigh South is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oakleigh South, while Oakleigh 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.