Carnegie vs Ormond
Ormond (median $1,575,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Carnegie ($1,810,000).
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Carnegie and Ormond side by side
| Measure | Carnegie | Ormond |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,810,000 | $1,575,000 |
| Median unit | $683,000 | $650,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $595/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1121 | 1128 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 46 |
| Transit score | 90 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 17,909 | 8,328 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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
Carnegie scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ormond (1128) sits above Carnegie (1121).
- For buyers
- Ormond is the lower entry point at $1,575,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Ormond edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1121).
Carnegie vs Ormond: common questions
Is Carnegie or Ormond cheaper to buy in?
Ormond has the lower median house price at $1,575,000, roughly 13% below Carnegie ($1,810,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carnegie or Ormond have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ormond scores 1128 vs 1121 in Carnegie. 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, Carnegie or Ormond?
Carnegie scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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.
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