QLD4160· Pop. 19,044Redland

ORMISTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

59

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

4.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ORMISTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$820/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.56%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

72 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

ORMISTON is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.3% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 8.0% — outperforming state average
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,107/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.1%

77.6% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+5.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

52%

30% apartments

Degree qualified

40.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

21.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

58.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

31 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

21.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

3,070/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4160

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Ormiston State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1058

Wellington Point State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1033

🎓Secondary (1)

Wellington Point State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 984

📚Combined (2)

Ormiston College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1148

Redlands College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1100

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
66/ 100

10.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1065ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
22/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 29 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

33

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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