Ormiston vs Wellington Point
Wellington Point (median $1,150,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Ormiston ($1,180,000).
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Ormiston and Wellington Point side by side
| Measure | Ormiston | Wellington Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,180,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | $633,278 | $632,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $825/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 62 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,379 | 12,661 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1066 mm | 1066 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
Wellington Point scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 62/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wellington Point (1033) sits above Ormiston (1030).
- For buyers
- Wellington Point is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 3% 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 3.12%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wellington Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1030).
Ormiston vs Wellington Point: common questions
Is Ormiston or Wellington Point cheaper to buy in?
Wellington Point has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 3% below Ormiston ($1,180,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ormiston or Wellington Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wellington Point scores 1033 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 Wellington Point?
Wellington Point scores 62/100 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 Wellington Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Ormiston vs 3.12% in Wellington Point. 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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