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Ormeau vs Windaroo

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 7.0 km apart, on the same open data. Ormeau scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

OrmeauWindaroo
Active4050
Safety520
Wealth5357
Value3758
Parks6284
Cafés4214
Transit2139
Green space2854
Active & healthy4129
Schools nearby (OSM)4026
Median rent$445/wk $415/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,105,500$957,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026210286
Population15,9382,771
Full profile Ormeau in full Windaroo in full

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 Ormeau safer than Windaroo?

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

Which is cheaper, Ormeau or Windaroo?

Windaroo has the lower median house price of the two ($957,000 vs $1,105,500).

Should I live in Ormeau or Windaroo?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →