Oakleigh East, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Oakleigh East VIC is 6,804 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oakleigh East is $822 per week ($42,744 per year). Median rent in Oakleigh East is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Oakleigh East has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Oakleigh East has a population density of 3,306 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oakleigh East is China. The most common religion is No religion (30.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakleigh East is $2,300.

There were 313 recorded offences in Oakleigh East in 2025-25, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (160 offences).

Population
6,804
Census 2021
Median income
$822/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$425/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Oakleigh East vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Oakleigh East is $822 a week, 7% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 456th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $425 a week, $109 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 21.8% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureOakleigh EastTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$822/wk$767/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,951/wk$1,687/wk +16%$1,637/wk
Rent$425/wk$316/wk +34%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,300/mo$1,723/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.8%19.1% +2.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Oakleigh East, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Oakleigh East Population

6,804 residents at the 2021 Census.

Oakleigh East Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$822/wk
$42,744 per year
Ranked 3,217 of 14,663
Median Rent
$425/wk
$1,842 per month
Ranked 1,459 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Oakleigh East Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,951/wk
Median rent $425/wk
Rent to income 21.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Oakleigh East against your income

About $8,454 a month
Median rent $425/wk
Left after rent $1,526/wk
Rent share 21.8%

Oakleigh East Schools

23
schools nearby
12
government
1108
avg ICSEA score
10,066
total students
Huntingtower School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 785 students
1201
ICSEA
Mount Waverley Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 751 students
1165
ICSEA
Oakleigh South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,038 students
1163
ICSEA
Sacred Heart School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 195 students
1140
ICSEA
John Monash Science School Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 656 students
1127
ICSEA
Oakleigh Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 451 students
1120
ICSEA
Huntingdale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 414 students
1120
ICSEA
Mount Waverley Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 443 students
1119
ICSEA
Malvern Valley Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 258 students
1114
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Girls' College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 932 students
1102
ICSEA
Amsleigh Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 345 students
1093
ICSEA
Salesian College Chadstone Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 982 students
1093
ICSEA
Clarinda Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 334 students
1082
ICSEA
St Peter's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 133 students
1082
ICSEA
Oakleigh Grammar Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 724 students
1078
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Oakleigh East Map

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Oakleigh East, Victoria: 37.9050°S, 145.1113°E

Oakleigh East Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (23)

People in Oakleigh East

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (3,395) Female 50.1% (3,411)

Population Density

3,306
people per km²
6,804 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,200
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
6.9%
India
6.9%
Greece
5.5%
Italy
3.4%
Sri Lanka
2.7%
Malaysia
2.1%
Vietnam
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
11.1%
Mandarin
9.0%
Italian
5.1%
Hindi
2.3%
Cantonese
2.2%
Sinhalese
2.1%
Vietnamese
1.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
15.7%
Chinese
15.6%
English
15.0%
Greek
13.9%
Italian
10.4%
Indian
7.4%
Irish
4.8%
Scottish
3.5%
German
1.9%
Sri Lankan
1.9%
Filipino
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
30.5%
Catholic
22.1%
Eastern Orthodox
14.6%
Hinduism
7.0%
Not stated
5.7%
Buddhism
4.9%
Anglican
2.8%
Islam
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.9% 2,680
Separated
2.5% 143
Divorced
6.4% 364
Widowed
5.0% 283
Never married
39.3% 2,244

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.4%
Couple: no children
26.1%
Couple: no children under 15
17.2%
One parent: no children under 15
8.9%
One parent: children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.3%
2 persons
32.6%
3 persons
22.2%
4 persons
18.3%
5 persons
4.6%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Oakleigh East

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,469 occupied private dwellings in Oakleigh East at the 2021 Census, 35.1% were rented, 30.6% owned outright and 31.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 36 dwellings
Owned outright
30.6% 756 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.0% 765 dwellings
Rented
35.1% 867 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 39 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
18.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
17.3%
3 bedrooms
54.2%
4 bedrooms
22.0%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
1.6%
$800-$999/mo
2.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.6%
1 vehicle
37.6%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3 vehicles
11.2%
4+ vehicles
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Oakleigh East

Employment

Employed full-time
39.9% 2,089 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 1,221 people
Unemployed
3.8% 201 people
Not in labour force
33.0% 1,726 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
39.0%
Managers
13.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.5%
Community & Personal Service
10.2%
Sales Workers
6.5%
Labourers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.0%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Train
3.0%
Bus
1.9%
Walked only
1.6%
Other
1.0%
Bicycle
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Truck
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.6%
Postgraduate Degree
22.0%
Certificate III/IV
17.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.6%
Engineering
13.6%
Society & Culture
11.3%
Health
11.0%
Information Technology
9.8%
Education
7.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.4%
Architecture & Building
4.9%
Creative Arts
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.9%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.0%
Vocational Education
16.6%
Pre-school
13.9%
Secondary: Government
13.7%
Secondary: Catholic
11.3%
Primary: Catholic
7.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.4%
Has need for assistance
6.4%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
527
Asthma
199
Diabetes
157
Heart disease
142
Arthritis
128
Stroke
63
Cancer
58
Lung condition
52
Kidney disease
50
Dementia
37

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 671
Did not provide
87.7% 4,768

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.4% 567
Not a volunteer
89.6% 4,888

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
0.8% 46
Never served
99.1% 5,432

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
43.2%
1 child
15.7%
2 children
27.9%
3 children
9.3%
4 children
2.8%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
135
1961: 1970
383
1971: 1980
207
1981: 1990
276
1991: 2000
290
2001: 2010
648
2011: 2015
423
2016
108
2017
138
2018
187
2019
234
2020
70
2021
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

20.9%
moved in the last year
46.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,117
Moved from VIC
1,009
Moved: same area (SA2)
189
Moved from overseas
70
Moved from NSW
25
Moved from QLD
14
Moved from ACT
6
Moved from WA
6
Moved from TAS
5
Moved from NT
3
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
28.4%
15: 29 hours
10.5%
30+ hours
7.6%
Did not do domestic work
30.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
94.6%
Step family: no other children
4.4%
Blended family: no other children
0.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Oakleigh East Crime Statistics

313 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
160
Assault
39
Justice Procedures
36
Break & Enter
31
Property Damage
19
Fraud
11
Drug Offences
6
Robbery
4
Public Order
4
Weapons
3

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Oakleigh East

The closest suburb to Oakleigh East is Huntingdale (Vic.), 0.3 km away.

Huntingdale (Vic.)
0.3 km away · income $839/wk · rent $400/wk
Oakleigh
1.5 km away · income $865/wk · rent $410/wk
Clayton
1.9 km away · income $594/wk · rent $400/wk
Notting Hill
2.6 km away · income $711/wk · rent $371/wk
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2.6 km away · income $880/wk · rent $421/wk
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2.7 km away · income $935/wk · rent $416/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakleigh East

What is the population of Oakleigh East VIC?

The population of Oakleigh East VIC is 6,804 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,306 people per km². Oakleigh East is ranked #1,103 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oakleigh East?

The median personal income in Oakleigh East VIC is $822 per week, or $42,744 per year. The median household income is $1,951 per week. Family income is $2,200 per week. Oakleigh East is ranked #3,217 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oakleigh East?

Median rent in Oakleigh East VIC is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Oakleigh East ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oakleigh East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakleigh East VIC is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oakleigh East?

The median age in Oakleigh East VIC is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oakleigh East a good suburb to live in?

Oakleigh East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 6,804. The median income is $822/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22001. All dollar figures in AUD.