Oakleigh South
VIC 3167 • Greater Melbourne
About Oakleigh South
Oakleigh South is a diverse suburban neighbourhood in Melbourne's southeast, located approximately 18 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Kingston. With a population of nearly 10,000, it has a median age of 40 and is one of Melbourne's most multicultural suburbs, with over 45% of residents born overseas. The Greek, Chinese, and Indian communities are particularly prominent, giving the area a rich cultural fabric.
Oakleigh South offers a family-oriented lifestyle with good access to shops, schools, and green spaces. Warrigal Road and Centre Road provide retail and dining options, including a Woolworths and various multicultural eateries. The nearby Oakleigh Central shopping district is known for its Greek restaurants and cafes. Families are drawn to the suburb's relatively affordable housing, strong school catchments, and community sports facilities. The area features a mix of post-war brick homes and newer developments.
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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 903 — Mordialloc to Altona via Oakleigh (SmartBus) 10 mins to Oakleigh Station
- 630 — Elwood to Monash Uni via Oakleigh South 20-30 mins
- 802 — Chadstone to Mentone via Warrigal Road 15-20 mins
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Bus connections to Oakleigh or Huntingdale stations for train to CBD
Shops along Warrigal Road and Centre Road accessible on foot, but spread-out suburb layout
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsCnr Warrigal and Centre Roads Oakleigh South 3167 VIC
Schools
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Grange Street
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Riley Street
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Bakers Road
Housing 2021 Census
72 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)