Alexandra Hills vs Ormiston
The verdict
Ormiston rates higher for transport (90 vs 55). Ormiston is closer to the coast (560 m vs 3.7 km).
Scores
Alexandra HillsOrmiston
| Alexandra Hills | Ormiston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 82 |
| Transport | 55 | 90 |
| Education | 51 | 65 |
| Liveability | 93 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alexandra Hills | Ormiston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,472 | 6,379 |
| Median age | 38 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,829 | $1,913 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 68.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Alexandra Hills — · Ormiston —
Property
| Alexandra Hills | Ormiston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $840 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Alexandra Hills | Ormiston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 328 | 329 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 170 | 172 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alexandra Hills | Ormiston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,093 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alexandra Hills · Ormiston
Transport
| Alexandra Hills | Ormiston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 112 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 520 m |
Liveability
| Alexandra Hills | Ormiston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 28 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 560 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 23.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Alexandra Hills | Ormiston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,472 | 6,379 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,954 | 6,972 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 2.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alexandra Hills or Ormiston?
Alexandra Hills and Ormiston have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Alexandra Hills or Ormiston?
Ormiston has a higher average school ICSEA (Alexandra Hills 1009 vs Ormiston 1093; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alexandra Hills or Ormiston?
Ormiston has the higher transport score (Alexandra Hills 55/100 vs Ormiston 90/100).
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