Overall score
Luscombe
13.5/100
Ormeau Hills
50.3/100
Ormeau Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Luscombe
13.5/100
Ormeau Hills
50.3/100
Crime rate
Luscombe
70.4 / 1k
Ormeau Hills
20.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Luscombe
0
Ormeau Hills
7
Population
Luscombe
265
Ormeau Hills
4,521
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.
| Category | Luscombe | Ormeau Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 13.5/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 0.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.4 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 10 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 7 |
| Population | 265 | 4,521 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Luscombe reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Ormeau Hills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Ormeau Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Luscombe keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Luscombe is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Ormeau Hills answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ormeau Hills, while Luscombe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.