Oakleigh South
Oakleigh South Property & Rent
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Oakleigh South Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Oakleigh South Community Overview
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Transport
Oakleigh South Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 5
John Monash Science School
Sacred Heart Girls' College
Heatherton Christian College
Oakleigh Grammar
Bentleigh Secondary College
Suburbs Near OAKLEIGH SOUTH
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📍 About Oakleigh South
OAKLEIGH SOUTH is situated in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 9,851 residents across the area, creating a density of 1,481 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $1.2M, representing a substantial 71% increase over the past decade, while the median unit price sits at $0.8M, having risen 56% over the same 10-year period.
Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the local public option South Oakleigh College, which holds the #70 ranking among public schools, while nearby Heatherton Christian College offers private education and ranks #93 among private institutions.
Safety: The latest Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 6,111 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the Victorian average of 6,810 (0.90x the state rate), establishing this as a safe residential area.
Demographics: The suburb has a moderate Chinese community presence, with Chinese residents making up 12.90% of the population, totalling approximately 1,270 people.
Transport: Located approximately 20.2km from the CBD, the area offers a 26-minute drive to central Melbourne, with train services accessible from a station in the neighbouring area.