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VIC · Monash Council

Oakleigh South, VIC, 3167

Current weather

13.7°CRain showers

78% humidity · 27.7 km/h wind · 16.2° / 11.5° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability index

78.9/100

#99 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Oakleigh South is a mid-sized suburb in the Monash area, home to around 9,851 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 675 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-7%), roughly 68.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 17 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
9,851
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,915
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
238 of 3,813
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
60.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
234 / 362 / 224

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
675
Against the person
112
Against property
454
Rate per 1,000 residents
68.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 88 residents
State safety percentile
61.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-6.9%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft44
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle133
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store71
  • B49 Other Theft66
  • Other Crimes Against The Person42

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,120
  • Huntingdale Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Oakleigh South Primary SchoolPrimary
  • South Oakleigh CollegeSecondary

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Public transport

75 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Angus Ct/Bourke Rd
  • Barkers St/Old Dandenong Rd
  • Cedar Ct/Bourke Rd
  • Decision point 4
  • Haughton Rd

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Roadworks & transport

17 active roadworks / incidents

  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 08/04/2026 and 04/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NORTH ROAD, undefined07 Apr 2026 – 03 Mar 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 08/04/2026 and 04/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD07 Apr 2026 – 03 Mar 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 08/04/2026 and 04/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD, undefined07 Apr 2026 – 03 Mar 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD, undefined08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NORTH ROAD, WARRIGAL ROAD08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD, undefined08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NORTH ROAD, undefined08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD, undefined08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NORTH ROAD, WARRIGAL ROAD08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD, undefined08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

112 planning-related records

2021· 48 proposals

  • September 2021

  • The use and development of a warehouse and office, a reduction in the car parking requirement, alterations to the access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and the display of signage
    1126-1146 CENTRE ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • August 2021

  • construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
    14 SUMERSETT AVENUE OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167NOD issued by a delegate
  • Replacement signage at the existing service station to reflect the rebranding from Caltex to Ampol.
    2 COORA ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of one (1) double storey dwelling at the rear of an existing
    24 ELATA STREET OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167NOD issued by a delegate
  • development of two double storey dwelling on a lot
    33 SELWORTHY AVENUE OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    10 DELIA STREET OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as an Office
    2 1124 CENTRE ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use of land for Retail (Motor Vehicle Sales) and construction of buildings and works and parking to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority
    2/20 MANTON ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    3/18 LEGON ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot
    8 RILEY STREET OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • construction of buildings and works (double storey industrial building) within an Industrial 1 Zone and Design and Development Overlay Schedule 1
    29 FULTON STREET OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    28 DEVOY STREET OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    37 RILEY STREET OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Develop the land for the construction of buildings and works to an existing industry (pharmaceutical products) with a reduction in the car parking requirements.
    61-69 CLARINDA ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of four (4) double storey dwellings
    9 REID STREET OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construct buildings and works within the Industrial 1 Zone
    2-4 Eskay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot < 500m2 and construction of a front fence
    1/24 DELIA STREET OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivision
    36 DELIA STREET OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing warehouse
    6 Margaret StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of a mezzanine level within the existing warehouse
    7 Carinish RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of five dwellings on a lot and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    1282 NORTH ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works comprising of construction of walls to two existing storage sheds within the Design Development Overlay and the Special Building Overlay
    21 Natalia AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use to Leisure and Recreation (Indoor Recreation Facility) and Reduction in Car Parking of One (1) Space
    2/20 COORA ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and construction of an additional dwelling on the lot and construction of a front fence exceeding 1.2m in height
    31 CLEEK AVENUE OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of buildings and works to an existing industry (pharmaceutical products) with a reduction in the car parking requirements
    61-69 Clarinda RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • In accordance with the endorsed plans: Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone
    7 LEGON ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    325 Huntingdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of three (3) double storey dwellings
    20-22 BERYL AVENUE OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    10 Luain AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    7 Jason StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use and development of twenty-two (22) storage units and to alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    1084-1086 CENTRE ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • To Use the land for an Indoor Recreation Facility (Personal Training Studio), with associated buildings and works
    1080-1082 CENTRE ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct buildings and works within the Industrial 1 Zone
    2-4 Eskay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    20 Elora RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged development for buildings and works in association with a Vehicle Store (bus depot) with an ancillary workshop and office; and associated car parking facilities, display of signage and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    1340-1344 North RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Easement
    12B NATALIA AVENUE OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use to a Retail Premises (Motor Vehicles Sales)
    21C Edinburgh StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Plan of Variation of Easement
    31 Taunton AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations to the existing dwelling (buildings and works) and the development of one (1) new dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    3 VERNAL ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the premises at 52 Carinish Road Oakleigh South for the sale and storage of motor vehicles and signage
    52 CARINISH ROAD OAKLEIGH SOUTH 3167Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 64 proposals

64 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

99 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • BWSAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Continental BakeryBakery

    20-22 Old Dandenong Road, Oakleigh South

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (8)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Barholme Ct/Golf RdBus stop
  • Beryl Ave/Cameron AveBus stop
  • Bossington StreetBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Dales ParkPark
  • Dalwood Court ReservePark
  • Davies ReservePark
  • Dowling Road ReservePark
  • Mavis Hutter ReservePark
  • Murumba Drive ReservePark
  • Talbot ReservePark
  • W.A. Scammell ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Advanced SmilesWarrigal Roaddentist
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Kaizen Clinicsdoctor
  • Pharmacypharmacy
  • Precision Dentaldentist

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Early Learning Centre Springvale Southkindergarten
  • Germain Street Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Oakleigh SouthMoresby Streetkindergarten
  • Our Kids Oakleigh SouthGolf Roadchildcare
  • Ward Avenue Pre SchoolWard Avenuekindergarten
  • Washington Drive KindergartenWashington Drivekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
51
Parks (OSM)
19

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
78.9/100
Cohort rank
#99 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Early Learning Centre Springvale Southchildcarekindergarten
  • Germain Street Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Oakleigh SouthchildcareMoresby Streetkindergarten
  • Our Kids Oakleigh SouthchildcareGolf Roadchildcare
  • Ward Avenue Pre SchoolchildcareWard Avenuekindergarten
  • Washington Drive KindergartenchildcareWashington Drivekindergarten
  • Advanced SmileshealthWarrigal Roaddentist
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • Kaizen Clinicshealthdoctor
  • Pharmacyhealthpharmacy

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