Oakleigh South

VIC 3167 • Greater Melbourne

9,851
Population (2021)
$40,040
Median Income
6.65 km²
Area
60m
Elevation

About Oakleigh South

Oakleigh South is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Kingston (City) area. With a population of 9,851 and a median income of $40,040, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 6.65 km² at an elevation of 60m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Oakleigh South combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Oakleigh South falls under postcode 3167 and is governed by Kingston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clarinda (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3167
Urban Area
Chelsea
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.93°, 145.10°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
6.65 km²
Elevation
60m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Warrigal and Centre Roads Oakleigh South 3167 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$418
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,261
Census 2021
9,851
6.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,992
Income 2021
$40,040
29.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,022
Born Overseas 4,482

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 800
  • 2. China 631
  • 3. Greece 497
  • 4. Vietnam 196
  • 5. Sri Lanka 185
  • 6. Italy 166
  • 7. England 141
  • 8. Philippines 130
  • 9. Cambodia 83
  • 10. Malaysia 83
  • 11. New Zealand 80
  • 12. Mauritius 74
  • 13. South Korea 57
  • 14. South Africa 51
  • 15. Poland 44

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,695
Australian 1,626
Greek 1,395
Chinese 1,269
Indian 885
Irish 607
Italian 568
Scottish 488
Vietnamese 260
German 194

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,365
Both parents born in Australia
6,191
Both parents born overseas
930
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.8%
No Religion
31.4%
Hinduism
6.6%
Buddhism
4.5%
Judaism
2.2%
Islam
1.9%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
553 (5.6%)
5-14 years
1,082 (11.0%)
15-19 years
444 (4.5%)
20-24 years
565 (5.7%)
25-34 years
1,471 (14.9%)
35-44 years
1,435 (14.6%)
45-54 years
1,235 (12.5%)
55-64 years
1,197 (12.2%)
65-74 years
981 (10.0%)
75-84 years
616 (6.3%)
85+ years
271 (2.8%)

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