Overall score
Cedar Creek
49.2/100
Ormeau Hills
50.3/100
Cedar Creek vs Ormeau Hills, QLD suburb comparison
Cedar Creek for investment and value; Ormeau Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cedar CreekOrmeau Hills
Crime rate
Cedar Creek
71.3 / 1k
Ormeau Hills
20.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cedar Creek
13
Ormeau Hills
7
Population
Cedar Creek
861
Ormeau Hills
4,521
Metric leadCedar Creek 3Ormeau Hills 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOrmeau Hills
- Best for familiesOrmeau Hills
- Best for investmentCedar Creek
- Best for best valueCedar Creek
- Best for best schoolsCedar Creek
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cedar Creek | Ormeau Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.3 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 10 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 7 |
| Population | 861 | 4,521 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cedar Creek is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Ormeau Hills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Cedar Creek sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Ormeau Hills is further out with more breathing room.
Cedar Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Ormeau Hills is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Cedar Creek sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Ormeau Hills.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Cedar Creek the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ormeau Hills.