Ormiston vs Cleveland
Cleveland (median $1,025,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Ormiston ($1,180,000).
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Ormiston and Cleveland side by side
| Measure | Ormiston | Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,180,000 | $1,025,000 |
| Median unit | $633,278 | $695,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $825/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $675/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1040 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 32 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,379 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1066 mm | 1144 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°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
Cleveland scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 32/100 ), 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 (3.64% vs 3.50%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Cleveland edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1030).
Ormiston vs Cleveland: common questions
Is Ormiston or Cleveland 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 Ormiston or Cleveland 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, Ormiston or Cleveland?
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, Ormiston or Cleveland?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Ormiston vs 3.50% 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.
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