Overall score
Ormeau
75.5/100
Ormeau Hills
50.3/100
Ormeau for value and schools; Ormeau Hills for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ormeau
75.5/100
Ormeau Hills
50.3/100
Crime rate
Ormeau
20.8 / 1k
Ormeau Hills
20.7 / 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 | 75.5/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 10 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 7 |
| 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 and public transport access, whereas Ormeau Hills is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Ormeau if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Ormeau Hills for retirees.