Overall score
Ormeau
55.8/100
Yatala
42.1/100
Ormeau vs Yatala, QLD Suburb Comparison
Ormeau for retirees and value; Yatala for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OrmeauYatala
Crime rate
Ormeau
34.5 / 1k
Yatala
118.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ormeau
183
Yatala
28
Population
Ormeau
15,938
Yatala
1,405
Metric leadOrmeau 10Yatala 11 tiedacross 12 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 | Ormeau | Yatala |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.8/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.5 / 1k | 118.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 9 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 28 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Population | 15,938 | 1,405 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ormeau is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Yatala is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Ormeau sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Yatala is further out with more breathing room.
Ormeau tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Yatala stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ormeau, while Yatala 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.