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Oakleigh

Eastern Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $1,351,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $560,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 18,692
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 10.9%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Oakleigh Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.4M
House Growth
+64% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$560K
Unit Growth
+24% 2014-2024
3BR House
$640/week
2BR House
$550/week
3BR Unit
$678/week
2BR Unit
$600/week

Oakleigh Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 18,692 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
1,578
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 174 11%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 1,183 75%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 56 3.5%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 50 3.2%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 115 7.3%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Oakleigh Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

8,442
Total Population
2,428
People/km² Density
10.9%
Chinese Population
Above Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
1,769 people
21.0%
2
Aust
1,623 people
19.2%
3
Greek
1,375 people
16.3%
4
Chinese
916 people
10.9%
5
Irish
723 people
8.6%

Transport

17.5 km
Distance to CBD
22 mins
Drive to CBD
42 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

Oakleigh Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Local Schools 1

71.7 Score

Oakleigh Grammar

Private Co-ed

Nearby Top Schools 6

95.9 Score

Huntingtower School

Private Co-ed Mount Waverley
86.6 Score

Avila College

Private Co-ed Mount Waverley
79.7 Score

Sacred Heart Girls' College

Private Co-ed Hughesdale
76.3 Score

Mount Waverley Secondary College

Public Co-ed Mount Waverley
74.9 Score

Salesian College Chadstone

Private Co-ed Chadstone
63.0 Score

Bentleigh Secondary College

Public Co-ed Bentleigh East

Suburbs Near OAKLEIGH

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 8 nearby suburbs
BENTLEIGH EAST
$1.6M House
$1.1M Unit
CHADSTONE
$1.2M House
$893K Unit
HUGHESDALE
$1.5M House
$670K Unit
HUNTINGDALE
$1.2M House
$890K Unit
MALVERN EAST
$2.4M House
$541K Unit
MOUNT WAVERLEY
$1.6M House
$1.1M Unit
OAKLEIGH EAST
$1.1M House
$936K Unit
OAKLEIGH SOUTH
$1.2M House
$815K Unit

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📍 About Oakleigh

OAKLEIGH is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 8,442 residents with a population density of 2,428 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local real estate market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.4M (up 64% over 10 years) and median unit price of $0.6M (up 24% over 10 years).

Education: Educational options include Oakleigh Grammar, a local private school ranked #101 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 18,692 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.74 times the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating an above average crime rate for the area.

Demographics: The suburb has a moderate Chinese community presence, with Chinese residents comprising 10.90% of the population (approximately 920 people).

Transport: Oakleigh offers convenient access to the city, located approximately 17.5km from the CBD with a 22-minute drive time. Public transport is well-serviced by a train station on the Cranbourne Line and Pakenham Line.