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Hughesdale vs Oakleigh

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Hughesdale scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

HughesdaleOakleigh
Active5158
Safety6910
Wealth5138
Value5539
Parks1449
Cafés6894
Transit7378
Green space1851
Active & healthy3264
Schools nearby (OSM)8627
Median rent$416/wk $410/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,735,000$1,432,500
House sales this quarter1720
Population7,5638,442
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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 Hughesdale safer than Oakleigh?

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

Which is cheaper, Hughesdale or Oakleigh?

Oakleigh has the lower median house price of the two ($1,432,500 vs $1,735,000).

Should I live in Hughesdale or Oakleigh?

Hughesdale scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Hughesdale or Oakleigh.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →