Moving to Oakleigh (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Oakleigh 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.
Population: 23,253 (ABS Census 2021)
Oakleigh at a Glance
| Need | Oakleigh |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 31 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 9 |
| Medical | 10 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 4 |
Your First Week in Oakleigh
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Oakleigh has 10 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Centre | 139 Warrigal Road, Hughesdale | — |
| Oakleigh Family Medical Centre | 63 Atherton Road | — |
| Oakleigh General Practice | — | — |
| Pain Clinic Oakleigh | — | — |
| Melbourne Laser Derm Clinic | 10A Atherton Road | — |
| Chiropractor Dr. John Adamopoulos | — | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy, Alimonakis Pharmacy, Huntingdale Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Oakleigh has 0 restaurants and 31 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Muffin Break — 39 Hanover Street
- Coffee to Go
- Cote Terra — 17 Station Street, Oakleigh
- Masala Chai Cafe
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.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Oakleigh has 9 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Scotchmans Run Reserve
- Brickmakers Park
- Hurst Reserve
- W.A. Scammell Reserve
- Scotchman’s Creek Linear Park
- Golf Links Avenue Reserve
If You Have Kids
Oakleigh has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Edu Kingdom College | 160 Drummond Street |
| Salesian College Mannix Campus | 2B Swanson Crescent |
| Oakleigh Primary School | 20 Warrigal Road |
| Sacred Heart Girls’ College | 113 Warrigal Road |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | 2 Mora Avenue |
Cost of Living in Oakleigh
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/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.
Should You Move to Oakleigh?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Oakleigh Transport Guide
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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