Norwell vs Ormeau
Ormeau scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Norwell (1008) sits above Ormeau (1001). Ormeau skews owner-occupied (68%), Norwell runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Norwell and Ormeau side by side
| Measure | Norwell | Ormeau |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $810/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $445/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 75 |
| Population | 189 | 15,938 |
| Median age | 43 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1163 mm | 1070 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Norwell edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1001). Ormeau also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Norwell vs Ormeau: common questions
Does Norwell or Ormeau have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Norwell scores 1008 vs 1001 in Ormeau. 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, Norwell or Ormeau?
Ormeau scores 36/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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