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Huntingdale vs Oakleigh South

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.4 km apart, on the same open data. Huntingdale scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

HuntingdaleOakleigh South
Active1464
Safety2960
Wealth4535
Value5833
Parks046
Cafés8831
Transit9745
Green space620
Active & healthy3261
Schools nearby (OSM)1054
Median rent$400/wk $418/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,280,000$1,315,500
House sales this quarter722
Population1,9499,851
Full profile Huntingdale in full Oakleigh South 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 Huntingdale safer than Oakleigh South?

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

Which is cheaper, Huntingdale or Oakleigh South?

Huntingdale has the lower median house price of the two ($1,280,000 vs $1,315,500).

Should I live in Huntingdale or Oakleigh South?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →