Oakleigh South, 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 South, in the Kingston City local government area.
| Locality | Oakleigh South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.92684 |
| Longitude | 145.09124 |
| Population | 9,851 |
| Density | 1481.4 /km² |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Elevation | 62 m |
| Postcode | 3167 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 17 km southeast |
Oakleigh South is a locality in the Kingston City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,851. The locality covers an area of 6.7 km², giving a population density of about 1481.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 62 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km southeast of Melbourne. Oakleigh South is located at 37.9268°S, 145.0912°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3167.
Oakleigh South unfolds across a gentle, undulating terrain, a landscape shaped by broad, sweeping paddocks that give way to the organised grid of suburban streets. It lies 2.2 km east-south-east of Bentleigh East, VIC (from Bentleigh East, VIC: bearing 104°T), and is situated 14.8 km south-east of Melbourne. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of well-tended lawns and the distant whisper of eucalypts from the bordering parklands. This is a place where the sky seems to stretch wider than usual, a vast canvas of blues and greys that shifts with the passing clouds, casting long, soft shadows across the brick-and-tile rooftops. The character of Oakleigh South is one of quiet industry, a steady hum of everyday life that resonates in the rustle of leaves and the distant chime of a school bell.
Historically, this land was part of a broader agricultural expanse, its early days marked by the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a legacy hinted at in the names of older streets and the occasional remnant of a weathered fence line. As Melbourne's sprawl advanced, Oakleigh South transformed, its economy shifting from the agrarian to the suburban, with a strong emphasis now on retail, services, and light industrial enterprises clustered in accessible commercial centres. Notable features include the extensive parklands and reserves that punctuate the residential areas, offering vital green lungs and recreational spaces for its inhabitants, a testament to a conscious effort to retain a connection with the natural environment amidst urban development. The rhythm of Oakleigh South is one of steady progress, a place where families put down roots and the everyday routines of school runs, local shopping, and community gatherings form the quiet heartbeat of its distinctive character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakleigh South, 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 South, in the Kingston City local government area.
Detailed location data for Oakleigh South includes the postcode (3167), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingston 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 South 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. |