Carnegie vs Ormond
The verdict
Carnegie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $1.84M in Ormond. Carnegie rates higher for liveability (98 vs 92). Ormond is closer to the coast (5.0 km vs 6.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ormond rates higher (91 vs 60/100 in Carnegie).
Scores
| Carnegie | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 95 |
| Transport | 100 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 98 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carnegie | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,909 | 8,328 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,878 | $2,062 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.5% | 65.7% |
| Born in Australia | 53.7% | 58.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Carnegie Moderate Growth · Ormond Moderate Growth
Property
| Carnegie | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.73M | $1.84M |
| Median unit price | $621K | $585K |
| House price YoY | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carnegie | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 625 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 288 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 134 | 144 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,288 | 3,086 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carnegie | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,130 | 1,107 |
Transport
| Carnegie | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 12 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 60 m | 190 m |
Liveability
| Carnegie | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 51 | 9 |
| Parks | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 5.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.0 km | 12.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Carnegie | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,909 | 8,328 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,268 | 9,505 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,763 | 10,120 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.14% | 3.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carnegie or Ormond?
Ormond has the higher residential safety score (Carnegie 60/100 vs Ormond 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Carnegie or Ormond?
Carnegie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $1.84M.
Which has better schools, Carnegie or Ormond?
Carnegie has a higher average school ICSEA (Carnegie 1130 vs Ormond 1107; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carnegie or Ormond?
Carnegie has the higher transport score (Carnegie 100/100 vs Ormond 99/100).
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