Oakleigh East, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Oakleigh East, in the Monash City local government area.
| Locality | Oakleigh East |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Monash City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.90476 |
| Longitude | 145.11772 |
| Population | 6,344 |
| Density | 3079.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 91 m |
| Postcode | 3166 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 17 km southeast |
Oakleigh East is a locality in the Monash City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,344. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 3079.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 91 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km southeast of Melbourne. Oakleigh East is located at 37.9048°S, 145.1177°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3166.
Oakleigh East unfolds as a suburban tapestry, its character etched into the gentle slopes that define its landscape. It lies 3.1 km south-south-west of Mount Waverley, VIC (from Mount Waverley, VIC: bearing 198°T), and is situated 14.8 km south-east of Melbourne. The air here, particularly in the quiet hours before dawn, carries a crispness, a subtle promise of the day's warmth to come, and the streets are lined with mature gum trees whose leaves rustle with a sound like distant whispers. These trees, in their steadfast presence, lend a grounded, enduring feel to the residential streets, where houses, some with neat, manicured gardens bursting with colour, others more weathered by the sun and rain, speak of generations of families. The land itself, a soft undulation rather than dramatic peaks, lends itself to a sense of calm, a quietude that settles over the neighbourhood as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, casting long, painterly shadows.
The history of Oakleigh East is interwoven with the broader development of Melbourne's southeastern corridor, a story of subdivision and growth that transformed open land into the vibrant residential precinct it is today. Early agricultural endeavours, though long since passed, left a subtle imprint, a memory of fertile soil now largely dedicated to housing and commerce. The local economy hums with the activity of small businesses and retail centres, catering to the daily needs of its residents, a pragmatic spirit that underpins the suburb's practical charm. While no grand monuments define its skyline, the true landmarks of Oakleigh East are the everyday rhythms: the cheerful chatter of children on their way to school, the familiar sight of neighbours tending their gardens, and the quiet satisfaction of a community that feels both connected and comfortably independent.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakleigh East, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Oakleigh East, in the Monash City local government area.
Detailed location data for Oakleigh East includes the postcode (3166), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Monash City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oakleigh East is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |