Moving to Oakleigh South (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Oakleigh South in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Oakleigh South at a Glance
| Need | Oakleigh South |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 24 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Oakleigh South
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Oakleigh South has 5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clarinda Medical Centre | — | — |
| BFC Podiatry | — | — |
| Kaizen Clinics | — | +61 3 9570 5791 |
| Family Medical Practice | 655 Warrigal Road, Bentleigh East | +61 3 9570 1135 |
| Bourke Road Family Medical Practice | — | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Huntingdale Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Oakleigh South has 0 restaurants and 8 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Balila Lebanese Cuisine and Cafe — 309 Huntingdale Road
- Chris’s Take Away — 31 Cleeland Road, Oakleigh South
- Burgled — 287 Huntingdale Road
- Ambrosia Cafe — 313 Huntingdale Road
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Oakleigh South.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Oakleigh South has 24 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Murumba Drive Reserve
- W.A. Scammell Reserve
- Davies Reserve
- Talbot Reserve
- Bald Hill Park
- Mavis Hutter Reserve
If You Have Kids
Oakleigh South has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| South Oakleigh College | 16 Bakers Road |
| Oakleigh South Primary School | 26-50 Riley Street |
| Huntingdale Primary School | 18-20 Clarendon Avenue |
| St Andrew’s Primary School | 96 Bunney Road |
| Clarinda Primary School | 1166 Centre Road |
Cost of Living in Oakleigh South
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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