Ormiston at a glance
Median house
$1,180,000
Median unit
$633,278
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
6,379
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Ormiston.
The postcode for Ormiston is 4160 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Ormiston is $1,180,000.
Ormiston (4160) sits in the Redland region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,180,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Ormiston has roughly 6,379 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ormiston scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ormiston's population at 6,379, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,379
Median age
47
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,180,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $633,278, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $236,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,180,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $633,278.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$840/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$1,180,000
$633,278
6,379
Median age: 47
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.70% (median rent $840/wk against a $1,180,000 price tag). Units yield 3.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.70%
Based on $1,180,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.70%
Based on $633,278 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Redland City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
12,856
total offences in 2026 across the Redland City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ormiston.
Local schools for Ormiston
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Government School Catchment
Ormiston State School
Cleveland District State High School
Cleveland State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ormiston.
- What is the median house price in Ormiston?
- The median house price in Ormiston, QLD 4160 is $1,180,000. The median unit price is $633,278.
- What is the Ormiston postcode?
- Ormiston is in the 4160 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Ormiston?
- Ormiston is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4160. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ormiston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $840, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Ormiston?
- There are 20 schools serving Ormiston on this page, including Ormiston State School, Ormiston College, Cleveland District State High School.
- How walkable is Ormiston?
- Ormiston has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ormiston?
- Ormiston is close to Cleveland Dc, Cleveland, Wellington Point, Alexandra Hills, Erobin.
- What is the population of Ormiston?
- The population of Ormiston is approximately 6,379 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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