Median house price
$1.21M
+8.6% change
VIC · Monash Council
Oakleigh East, 3166
Est. population · Jun 2025
7,590
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.2%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,951/wk
Employment rate
62.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,205,000
Languages at home
54.4%non-English
Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Oakleigh East is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Monash Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Reported crime has been rising recently.
The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by community and employment, plus growth momentum relative to similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Oakleigh East snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Population (ERP)
7,590
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#102
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
44th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
83rd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
86th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 56.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 27% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1369th in Australia
- State rank
- 339th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #102 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #238 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $620
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,205,000
- Median price change
- +8.6%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
7,590(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +7.2% over 5 years · 83th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +7.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +121
- Change in 5 years
- +510
- Growth rank in VIC
- 83th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~8,100), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,804
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,951
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 219 of 2,690
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Employment rate
- 62.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,699 / 585 / 177 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 345
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 212
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 45.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 142 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +23.7%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage17
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft34
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle83
- B49 Other Theft32
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order34
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,106
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 86th
School list
- Amsleigh Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1093 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 345 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Clayton North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 92% · 221 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Christ Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 135 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Huntingdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 91% · 414 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- John Monash Science SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 656 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Waverley Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 65% · 443 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Monash Children's Hospital SchoolSpecial · Government · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Nido Child Carekindergarten
- Oakleigh Early Learning Journeykindergarten
- St Johns Pre-Schoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Clayton Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd
- Dublin St/Ferntree Gully Rd
- Highland Ave/Ferntree Gully Rd
- Macrina St/Ferntree Gully Rd
- Patrick St/Ferntree Gully Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
103 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 13 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 29 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 40/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.15
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.73
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.91
Food & drink(5)
- Piece of Cake BakeryBakery
2B Macrina Street, Oakleigh East
- Basil & MacrinaCafe
2A Macrina Street, Oakleigh East
- Benino'sFast food
- Macrina Fish ShopRestaurant
4A Macrina Street, Oakleigh East
- Tarantino's PizzeriaRestaurant
4B Macrina Street, Oakleigh East
Shopping(2)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- IGA Xpress Oakleigh EastConvenience store
2 Macrina Street, Oakleigh East
Community(4)
- Nido Child CareKindergarten
- Oakleigh Early Learning JourneyKindergarten
- St Johns Pre-SchoolKindergarten
- Amsleigh Park Primary SchoolSchool
17 State Street
Health & services(4)
- ChiroClinic
- Comprehensive Family HealthCare Oakleigh EastClinic
- MGICClinic
- Monash VetVeterinary
1662-1664 Dandenong Road
Sport & outdoors(18)
- Zap FitnessGym
- Baynton Court ReservePark
21 Baynton Street, Oakleigh East
- Cheel Street ReservePark
34 Ferntree Gully Road, Oakleigh East
- F.E. Hunt ReservePark
- Park (5)
- Princes Highway ReservePark
- Reg-Harris ReservePark
- Strelden Avenue ReservePark
8-10 Strelden Avenue, Oakleigh East
- Playground (5)
- Sports field
Transport(24)
24 bus stops
Other(34)
- Cherry Tree OsteopathyAlternative
2 Lawson Street
- Bbq
- ImmaBeauty salon
196 Huntingdale Road
- Imma Hair & BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench
- Fioretto Fencing ClubBuilding
- Southern Special VehiclesCar
- Sturrock MotorsCar repair
167 Clayton Road
- Floriana CakesConfectionery
10 Lawson Street, Oakleigh East
- Furniture
1678 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh East
- Furniture
198 Huntingdale Road
- Office PlusFurniture
- WoodpeckerFurniture
- Garden
- Miguel Hair StudioHairdresser
14 Lawson Street, Oakleigh East
- Salon CarmenHairdresser
4 Lawson Street
- Home IdeasInterior Decoration
- ASTER MACRINA ST LAUNDRYLaundry
4 Macrina Street, Oakleigh East
- Thai MassageMassage
- Oakleigh MotelMotel
1652 Princes Highway
- Atomy Melbourne Oakleigh CentreNutrition Supplements
18 Lawson Street
- SnowgumOutdoor
1702 Dandenong Road
- Parking (7)
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
1644 Princes Highway
- Clayton Chinese Christian ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (2)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (4)
- Golf ClearanceSports
1666 Dandenong Road
- Sports
- Telephone (3)
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Baynton Court ReservePark
- Cheel Street ReservePark
- F.E. Hunt ReservePark
- Hurst ReservePark
- Princes Highway ReservePark
- Reg-Harris ReservePark
- Strelden Avenue ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Clayton Chinese Christian Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Sir John Monash Private Hospital (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Cherry Tree OsteopathyLawson StreetAlternative
- ChiroClinic
- Comprehensive Family HealthCare Oakleigh EastClinic
- MGICClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 153
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
85 planning-related records
2021· 33 proposals
August 2021
- Two (2) lot subdivision21 TULLIUS AVENUE OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three double storey dwellings34 CALISTA AVENUE OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Refusal issued by a delegate
- Addition and alteration to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres11 FERN STREET OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a three storey apartment building (9 apartments) with a front fence and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 266 FERNTREE GULLY ROAD OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- to construct a deck1/9 GORDON AVENUE OAKLEIGH EAST 3166No permit required
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres and construction of a front fence1685 DANDENONG ROAD OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Refusal issued by a delegate
- Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings and buildings and works within a Special Building Overlay (SBO)4 BLACK STREET OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- construction of a verandah and deck/spa11 NONNA STREET OAKLEIGH EAST 3166No permit required
- two (2) lot subdivision1423 NORTH ROAD OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Construction of two (2) double-storey dwellings29 GORDON AVENUE OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a second floor extension to the existing residential building comprising 6 additional apartments and associated car parking provision6/1707-1711 DANDENONG ROAD OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Refusal issued by a delegate
- construction of two dwellings1377 NORTH ROAD OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Lapsed
- Two (2) lot subdivision31 Calista AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Front Fence on a lot less than 500sqm1/46 Carmichael RoadNo permit required
- Amendment to planning permit TPA/51847 to the construction and display of an electronic business sign202 HUNTINGDALE ROAD OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)13 Bowmans ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Buildings and works - Construction of a garage on a lot less than 500sqm6 Howden StreetWithdrawn
- change of use to a food and drink premises and reduction in car parking1666 DANDENONG ROAD OAKLEIGH EAST 3166NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of four (4) dwellings across two (2) lots73 HIGHLAND AVENUE OAKLEIGH EAST 3166NOD issued by a delegate
- proposed new dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling54 HIGHLAND AVENUE OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Withdrawn
April 2021
- construction of three double-storey dwellings50 HIGHLAND AVENUE OAKLEIGH EAST 3166NOD issued by a delegate
- Building and works in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)19 Greta StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Use of the land for a commercial baking kitchen (industry)1/165-169 Clayton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two (2) dwellings21 Tullius AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) lot subdivision1 Mercer StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of One Dwelling on a Lot less than 500 Square Metres181 Huntingdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah on a lot less than 500sqm2/21 Stewart RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Construction of three additional dwellings and alterations and extension to an existing dwelling on a lot1/84 MACRINA STREET OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Refusal issued by a delegate
- construction of a verandah, deck and swimming pool10 Mercer StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three (3) lot subdivision3/16 Alexander AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- construction of one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling20 Highland AvenueWithdrawn
January 2021
- Buildings and Works in the Industrial 1 Zone2/14 White StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension of a dwelling within the Special Building Overlay (SBO)8 Alfred GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings27 CARMICHAEL ROAD OAKLEIGH EAST 3166NOD issued by a delegate
- Three (3) lot subdivision12 Coane StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm10 Dame Mary Gilmore PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings19 Sage StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Construction of five (5) double storey dwellings (with a basement) and alteration of access to a road in Road Zone, Category 1 (RDZ1)36 Ferntree Gully RoadWithdrawn
- Construction of three (3) double storey dwellings11 GORDON AVENUE OAKLEIGH EAST 3166Refusal issued by a delegate
October 2020
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres1685 Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
1 heritage place
- OAKLEIGH MOTELNH2193
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hotham
- Member of Parliament
- Clare O'NEIL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,993
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.3 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 33.1%Labor 66.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.7 km away).
Coalition 28.1%Labor 71.9%
5.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Clayton NorthLabor 75.9% · Coalition 24.1% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Oakleigh EastLabor 63.1% · Coalition 36.9% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- ClaytonLabor 78.1% · Coalition 21.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Oakleigh SouthLabor 76.9% · Coalition 23.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Mount Waverley Lower (Hotham)Labor 64.7% · Coalition 35.3% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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