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Clayton vs Oakleigh East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ClaytonOakleigh East
Active5232
Safety2172
Wealth1439
Value634
Parks7858
Cafés8728
Transit5083
Green space1830
Active & healthy4027
Schools nearby (OSM)5431
Median rent$400/wk $425/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,214,000$1,205,000
House sales this quarter2817
Population18,9886,804
Full profile Clayton in full Oakleigh East in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Clayton safer than Oakleigh East?

Oakleigh East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Clayton or Oakleigh East?

Oakleigh East has the lower median house price of the two ($1,205,000 vs $1,214,000).

Should I live in Clayton or Oakleigh East?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Clayton or Oakleigh East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →