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Oak Park vs Strathmore

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Oak Park scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Oak ParkStrathmore
Active5864
Safety8584
Wealth6991
Value8889
Parks6066
Cafés4132
Transit1742
Green space6672
Active & healthy5458
Schools nearby (OSM)7354
Median rent$401/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,120,000$1,450,000
House sales this quarter2142
Population6,7148,980
Full profile Oak Park in full Strathmore 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 Oak Park safer than Strathmore?

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

Which is cheaper, Oak Park or Strathmore?

Oak Park has the lower median house price of the two ($1,120,000 vs $1,450,000).

Should I live in Oak Park or Strathmore?

Oak Park scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Oak Park or Strathmore.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →