Overall score
Alberton
32.6/100
Ormeau
75.5/100
Ormeau for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alberton
32.6/100
Ormeau
75.5/100
Crime rate
Alberton
72.1 / 1k
Ormeau
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alberton
6
Ormeau
183
Population
Alberton
547
Ormeau
15,938
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Put side by side, Alberton is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Ormeau is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Alberton sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Ormeau is in a middle-ring position.
Ormeau holds the clearer edge on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Alberton is closer across the remaining categories. Alberton generally means more mid-market housing value, while Ormeau leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ormeau, while Alberton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.