Overall score
Ormeau
55.8/100
Ormeau Hills
44.4/100
Ormeau for retirees and value; Ormeau Hills for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ormeau
55.8/100
Ormeau Hills
44.4/100
Crime rate
Ormeau
34.2 / 1k
Ormeau Hills
34.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ormeau
183
Ormeau Hills
7
Population
Ormeau
15,938
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 | Ormeau | Ormeau Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.8/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 34.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 10 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 7 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 5.1% |
| Population | 15,938 | 4,521 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Ormeau is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Ormeau Hills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Ormeau Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Ormeau keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Ormeau pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Ormeau Hills is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Ormeau if you are weighing value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools; lean toward Ormeau Hills for retirees.
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.