McKinnon vs Ormond
The verdict
Ormond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.84M versus $2.00M in McKinnon. Ormond has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 33 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ormond rates higher (91 vs 85/100 in McKinnon).
Scores
| McKinnon | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 92 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| McKinnon | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,878 | 8,328 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,410 | $2,062 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.3% | 65.7% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 58.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: McKinnon Moderate Growth · Ormond Moderate Growth
Property
| McKinnon | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.00M | $1.84M |
| Median unit price | $894K | $585K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
| McKinnon | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 349 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 204 | 288 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 189 | 144 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,719 | 3,086 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McKinnon | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,117 | 1,107 |
Transport
| McKinnon | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 40 m | 190 m |
Liveability
| McKinnon | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 9 |
| Parks | 8 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 5.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 12.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| McKinnon | Ormond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,878 | 8,328 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,359 | 9,505 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,358 | 10,120 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.70% | 3.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, McKinnon or Ormond?
Ormond has the higher residential safety score (McKinnon 85/100 vs Ormond 91/100).
Which is more affordable, McKinnon or Ormond?
Ormond is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.84M versus $2.00M.
Which has better schools, McKinnon or Ormond?
McKinnon has a higher average school ICSEA (McKinnon 1117 vs Ormond 1107; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, McKinnon or Ormond?
McKinnon and Ormond have similar transport scores.
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