Cleveland vs Ormiston.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,025,000 and $1,180,000. Cleveland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cleveland (median $1,025,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Ormiston ($1,180,000).
Cleveland scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cleveland (1040) sits above Ormiston (1030).
For buyers
Cleveland is the lower entry point at $1,025,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ormiston offers the higher gross rental yield (3.70% vs 3.55%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Cleveland edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1030).
Common questions
Is Cleveland or Ormiston cheaper to buy in?
Cleveland has the lower median house price at $1,025,000, roughly 13% below Ormiston ($1,180,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cleveland or Ormiston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cleveland scores 1040 vs 1030 in Ormiston. 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, Cleveland or Ormiston?
Cleveland scores 32/100 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, Cleveland or Ormiston?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.70% in Ormiston vs 3.55% in Cleveland. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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