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Alexandra Hills vs Ormiston

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 4.3 km apart, on the same open data. Alexandra Hills scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Alexandra HillsOrmiston
Active7583
Safety7076
Wealth3340
Value3320
Parks3878
Cafés2965
Transit5444
Green space6266
Active & healthy5270
Schools nearby (OSM)6744
Median rent$400/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,020,000$1,365,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 202625695
Population16,4726,379
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Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Alexandra Hills safer than Ormiston?

Ormiston scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Alexandra Hills or Ormiston?

Alexandra Hills has the lower median house price of the two ($1,020,000 vs $1,365,000).

Should I live in Alexandra Hills or Ormiston?

Alexandra Hills scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Alexandra Hills or Ormiston.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →