Victoria location profile
Oakleigh East VIC 3166
Oakleigh East is a family-friendly, multicultural suburb in Melbourne’s south‑east with a mix of post‑war homes, townhouses and student rentals. Its appeal comes from easy access to Monash University, strong transport links and proximity to vibrant dining in nearby Oakleigh and Clayton.
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Why families consider Oakleigh East
Diverse and student-friendly, with long-term families, young professionals and international students. Lifestyle centres on convenient shopping, Greek and Asian dining nearby, and practical commutes to major employment and education hubs.
Amenities & services
- Oakleigh Central Shopping Centre and Eaton Mall dining precinct (Oakleigh)
- Chadstone Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Clayton Road retail and eateries
- Monash Medical Centre (Clayton)
- Monash Children’s Hospital (Clayton)
- Local GPs, dental clinics and allied health
- Cafes and restaurants along Princes Hwy and North Rd
- Oakleigh Library & Community Centre, Drummond St, Oakleigh
- Clayton Library, Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St, Clayton
Transport & connectivity
- Nearby train stations: Huntingdale, Oakleigh, Clayton (Pakenham/Cranbourne lines)
- Bus routes: 900 SmartBus, 733, 630, 693, 903 (near Warrigal Rd), 624 (to Oakleigh)
- Major roads: Princes Highway (Dandenong Rd), Monash Freeway (M1), North Road, Huntingdale Road, Ferntree Gully Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Princes Highway Reserve sports ovals and playground
- Scotchmans Creek Trail for walking and cycling
- Oakleigh Recreation Centre (courts, gym; nearby)
- Jack Edwards Reserve (soccer; nearby)
- HOYTS Chadstone cinemas and entertainment
- Princes Highway Reserve
- Scotchmans Creek Linear Reserve
- Warrawee Park (Oakleigh)
- Brickmakers Park (Oakleigh)
- W.A. Scammell Reserve (Oakleigh South)
Education context
Good availability with multiple long day care centres, kindergartens and occasional care in Oakleigh East, Oakleigh and Clayton; peak demand can create waitlists for infants.
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (nearby, to the south-east)
- Monash University – Caulfield Campus (short drive/bus to the north-west)