Ormiston vs Birkdale
Birkdale (median $975,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Ormiston ($1,180,000).
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Ormiston and Birkdale side by side
| Measure | Ormiston | Birkdale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,180,000 | $975,000 |
| Median unit | $633,278 | $640,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $825/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 48 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,379 | 14,816 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1066 mm | 1018 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.4°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
Birkdale scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birkdale (1042) sits above Ormiston (1030).
- For buyers
- Birkdale is the lower entry point at $975,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Birkdale offers the higher gross rental yield (3.73% vs 3.64%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Birkdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1030).
Ormiston vs Birkdale: common questions
Is Ormiston or Birkdale cheaper to buy in?
Birkdale has the lower median house price at $975,000, roughly 17% below Ormiston ($1,180,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ormiston or Birkdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birkdale scores 1042 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, Ormiston or Birkdale?
Birkdale scores 48/100 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, Ormiston or Birkdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Birkdale 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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