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Huntingdale vs Oakleigh

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Huntingdale scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

HuntingdaleOakleigh
Active1458
Safety2910
Wealth4538
Value5839
Parks049
Cafés8894
Transit9778
Green space651
Active & healthy3264
Schools nearby (OSM)1027
Median rent$400/wk $410/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,280,000$1,432,500
House sales this quarter720
Population1,9498,442
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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 Huntingdale safer than Oakleigh?

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

Which is cheaper, Huntingdale or Oakleigh?

Huntingdale has the lower median house price of the two ($1,280,000 vs $1,432,500).

Should I live in Huntingdale or Oakleigh?

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.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →