Alexandra Hills vs Ormiston
Alexandra Hills (median $805,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Ormiston ($1,180,000).
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Alexandra Hills and Ormiston side by side
| Measure | Alexandra Hills | Ormiston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $805,000 | $1,180,000 |
| Median unit | $540,000 | $633,278 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $670/wk | $825/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1030 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 8 |
| Transit score | 10 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,472 | 6,379 |
| Median age | 38 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1018 mm | 1066 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Alexandra Hills scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ormiston (1030) sits above Alexandra Hills (1025).
- For buyers
- Alexandra Hills is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Alexandra Hills offers the higher gross rental yield (4.33% vs 3.64%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ormiston edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1025).
Alexandra Hills vs Ormiston: common questions
Is Alexandra Hills or Ormiston cheaper to buy in?
Alexandra Hills has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 32% below Ormiston ($1,180,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alexandra Hills or Ormiston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ormiston scores 1030 vs 1025 in Alexandra Hills. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Alexandra Hills or Ormiston?
Alexandra Hills scores 20/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Alexandra Hills or Ormiston?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.33% in Alexandra Hills vs 3.64% in Ormiston. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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