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Notting Hill vs Oakleigh East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Notting Hill scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Notting HillOakleigh East
Active4432
Safety3072
Wealth1839
Value1934
Parks8058
Cafés7828
Transit6583
Green space2030
Active & healthy2927
Schools nearby (OSM)531
Median rent$371/wk $425/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,213,000$1,205,000
House sales this quarter317
Population2,8956,804
Full profile Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill 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, Notting Hill or Oakleigh East?

Oakleigh East has the lower median house price of the two ($1,205,000 vs $1,213,000).

Should I live in Notting Hill or Oakleigh East?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →