Overall score
Luscombe
28.6/100
Ormeau
55.8/100
Luscombe vs Ormeau, QLD Suburb Comparison
Luscombe for schools; Ormeau for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LuscombeOrmeau
Crime rate
Luscombe
118.8 / 1k
Ormeau
34.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Luscombe
0
Ormeau
183
Population
Luscombe
265
Ormeau
15,938
Metric leadLuscombe 1Ormeau 71 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Luscombe | Ormeau |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.6/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.5/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.8 / 1k | 34.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 58 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 96.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 183 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 9.7% |
| Population | 265 | 15,938 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Luscombe reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Ormeau is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Luscombe sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Ormeau is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Luscombe is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Ormeau answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ormeau, while Luscombe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.