Oakleigh, 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, in the Monash City local government area.
| Locality | Oakleigh |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Monash City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.89911 |
| Longitude | 145.09501 |
| Population | 8,442 |
| Density | 2432.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Elevation | 65 m |
| Postcode | 3166 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 15 km southeast |
Oakleigh is a locality in the Monash City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,442. The locality covers an area of 3.5 km², giving a population density of about 2432.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 65 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km southeast of Melbourne. Oakleigh is located at 37.8991°S, 145.0950°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3166.
Oakleigh unfolds as a verdant expanse, its gentle slopes cradling a mosaic of suburban life interwoven with pockets of open green. It lies 3.3 km south-east of Malvern East, VIC (from Malvern East, VIC: bearing 136°T), and is situated 12.9 km south-east of Melbourne. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown grass and distant eucalypt, as sunlight slants across rooftops, painting the brickwork in warm hues of ochre and terracotta. Mature trees, their branches reaching like weathered arms, cast long, dancing shadows across manicured lawns and quiet residential streets, hinting at a history deeper than the present-day bustle. The terrain itself, a series of low undulations, allows for glimpses of neighbouring rooftops and the distant shimmer of more developed areas, creating a sense of both enclosure and connection.
This place, Oakleigh, bears the imprint of a past shaped by agricultural endeavour, its early days marked by the cultivation of orchards and market gardens that once stretched across these very lands. The legacy of those early settlers, their toil etched into the very character of the place, can still be felt in the enduring sense of community and the pride in local institutions. The local economy has long since diversified, moving from the soil's bounty to thriving commercial centres and a vibrant mix of businesses that cater to the surrounding population. While grand historical landmarks are few, the everyday fabric of Oakleigh is rich with the quiet hum of commerce, the laughter of children in its many parks, and the steady rhythm of a community deeply rooted in its own unfolding story.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakleigh, 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, in the Monash City local government area.
Detailed location data for Oakleigh 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 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. |