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Population
Population growth drivers in Oakleigh East are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of February 2026, the estimated population of Oakleigh East is around 7,399 people. This reflects an increase of 595 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,804 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,284 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024, along with an additional 44 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 3,591 persons per square kilometer, placing Oakleigh East in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2026, Oakleigh East has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, Oakleigh East is forecasted to experience a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 2,713 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 37.7% over the 17-year period from 2026 to 2041.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Oakleigh East when compared nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Oakleigh East averaged approximately 28 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 141 homes were approved, with a further 27 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 3.3 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, suggesting demand significantly outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers.
The average construction value of new homes is $585,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year has seen $2.5 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Oakleigh East shows around 75% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 63rd percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 69.0% houses), potentially due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 227 people per dwelling approval, Oakleigh East exhibits signs of a developing market.
Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates the area will grow by approximately 2,790 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
Oakleigh East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Sandringham Line Service Improvements (part of Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades), Suburban Rail Loop East, 409 Clayton Road Mixed-Use Development, and Caulfield to Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit.
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Suburban Rail Loop East
SRL East is the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop, featuring 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations at Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood, and Box Hill. As of February 2026, construction is active at all six station sites and the Heatherton stabling facility. Tunnelling is set to commence in 2026 with the launch of tunnel boring machines (TBMs), the first parts of which arrived in late 2025. The project aims to reduce travel times and stimulate the development of 70,000 new homes in the surrounding precincts by the 2050s.
Suburban Rail Loop East - Monash Station
An underground twin-platform station located approximately 20m beneath Monash University Clayton campus, forming a key part of the 26km SRL East rail line. The precinct features two main entrances: a northern entrance on a new street off Howleys Road with an integrated bus interchange, and a southern entrance providing direct access to the university. The project includes extensive pedestrian and cycle links, undercover bicycle parking, retail spaces, and new community plazas. Site establishment and demolition works are active as of early 2026, with station box excavation commencing mid-2026 and tunnel boring machines expected to pass through the site in 2028.
Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project
A $535 million major redevelopment delivering a new seven-storey clinical services tower constructed above the existing emergency department. Key features include a state-of-the-art operating theatre complex with capacity for 7,500 additional surgeries annually, a new intensive care unit, and expanded maternity services featuring upgraded birthing suites to support 2,400 births per year. The project also establishes a new Central Sterile Services Department to enhance operational efficiency across the hospital precinct.
Suburban Rail Loop East - Clayton Station
Construction of a new underground station at Clayton as part of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East. The station will serve as a major transport super hub, providing a direct interchange between SRL East and the existing Cranbourne, Pakenham, and Gippsland lines. The project includes two station entrances, an elevated walkway connecting to the existing Clayton Station, and an 18-metre deep platform. Major construction is currently focused on station box excavation and underpinning the existing elevated rail line to allow tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to launch in late 2026. The precinct plan also includes 317 fast-tracked build-to-rent homes and 10 percent affordable housing.
Sandringham Line Service Improvements (Part of Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades)
Infrastructure upgrades on the Sandringham Line including signalling and track work between South Yarra and Windsor. Part of the Victorian Government's Metro Tunnel Project, these works create room in the City Loop by moving the Sunbury, Cranbourne, and Pakenham lines into new tunnels. This enables a 48% increase in peak capacity (72,000 extra weekly passengers) and facilitates the 'Big Switch' network integration. Later in 2026, the Sandringham Line will connect with the Werribee and Williamstown lines to form a new cross-city service running directly to Flinders Street and through to the west.
Clayton Structure Plan & Precinct Development
Integrated planning for the Clayton activity centre and the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East super hub. The plan facilitates the transformation of Clayton into a transport super hub and a world-class health and research precinct. It guides high-density residential growth (up to 16 storeys in the core), commercial expansion, and public realm upgrades including a new 'Paid to Paid' interchange between SRL and Metro stations, an elevated walkway over Clayton Road, and enhanced cycling links to Monash University.
Caulfield to Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit
Proposed 19 km trackless rapid transit (TRT) corridor connecting Caulfield to Rowville via Chadstone Shopping Centre and Monash University Clayton campus. The project involves battery-electric articulated vehicles operating on dedicated road space with 13 stations. Originally promoted by Monash University and Vicinity Centres with a preliminary business case supported by $6 million Commonwealth funding in 2019-2020. No further state or federal funding has been committed and the project is not included in Victorian Government forward plans or Infrastructure Victoria or the 2024-2025 State Budget. The proposal remains at concept stage with no active development application, construction timeline or delivery agency assigned.
Victorian Heart Hospital
Australia's first dedicated cardiac hospital with 224 beds, 3 operating theatres, 7 cardiac catheter laboratories, combining clinical services, research and education. Co-located with Monash University featuring state-of-the-art cardiac facilities. Partnership between Victorian Government, Monash Health and Monash University. Opened 2022.
Employment
Employment conditions in Oakleigh East demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets
Oakleigh East has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.9% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%.
As of that date, 4,465 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below the regional average. Workforce participation was 73.6%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A significant proportion of residents, 32.6%, work from home.
The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Construction shows lower representation at 7.4% compared to the regional average of 9.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 5.0% while the labour force grew by 5.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 2.9%. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.7%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Oakleigh East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment
In Oakleigh East, the median taxpayer income was $54,537 and the average was $69,861 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2023. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) for Greater Melbourne. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $59,036 and average income will be around $75,625, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census indicates that incomes in Oakleigh East cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that the largest segment comprises 35.3%, or 2,611 residents, earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns with the regional trend where this cohort represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income in Oakleigh East, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 61st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Oakleigh East displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Oakleigh East's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 69.0% houses and 31.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oakleigh East was at 31.6%, similar to Melbourne metro, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (32.2%) or rented (36.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oakleigh East was $2,300, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Oakleigh East was $425, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Oakleigh East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Oakleigh East features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size
Family households constitute 70.9% of all households, including 32.6% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households comprising 9.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.
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Local Schools & Education
Oakleigh East shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
Educational attainment in Oakleigh East is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 43.8% have university qualifications, compared to 29.8% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. The area's educational advantage is significant, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 26.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational pathways account for 23.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.8% and certificates 13.3%.
Educational participation is high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in tertiary education, 7.6% in primary education, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Oakleigh East has 30 active public transport stops, all bus services. These stops are served by 19 routes, offering a total of 2,746 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 192 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars dominate at 81%, while trains account for 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, 32.6% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 392 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 91 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Oakleigh East is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Oakleigh East shows better-than-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are less prevalent among the general population but higher among older, at-risk groups compared to national averages.
Approximately 54% (~4,028 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The most frequent medical issues are mental health problems (7.1%) and asthma (5.7%), with 75.8% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,087 people).
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Cultural Diversity
Oakleigh East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Oakleigh East has high cultural diversity, with 48.7% of its population born overseas and 54.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Oakleigh East, comprising 49.9% of people. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 0.8% versus 1.0%.
The top ancestry groups are Other (14.0%), Australian (13.1%), and Chinese (13.0%). Notably, Greek (11.5%) Sri Lankan (1.6%), and Italian (8.7%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.7%, 0.8%, and 5.2% respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Oakleigh East's population is younger than the national pattern
Oakleigh East's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Oakleigh East has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.1%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 13.0% to 15.1%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.5% to 11.1%. By 2041, Oakleigh East's population is projected to undergo substantial demographic changes. The 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow significantly by 44%, adding 653 residents to reach a total of 2,141.