Clarinda - Oakleigh South, VIC 3939
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $400/wk Median
- 20.5% Renters
Clarinda - Oakleigh South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.6k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 18.2km
- Walkability
- 7.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Clarinda - Oakleigh South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Clarinda - Oakleigh South is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,554 residents, a solid minority 20.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Clarinda - Oakleigh South
Clarinda - Oakleigh South Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Clarinda - Oakleigh South Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Clarinda - Oakleigh South
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Clarinda - Oakleigh South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Clarinda - Oakleigh South.
Is Clarinda - Oakleigh South family-friendly for renters?
Clarinda - Oakleigh South has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $400/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Clarinda - Oakleigh South a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Clarinda - Oakleigh South has a 20.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
What's the community like in Clarinda - Oakleigh South?
Clarinda - Oakleigh South has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 11,554, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Clarinda - Oakleigh South?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Clarinda - Oakleigh South is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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