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Carnegie vs Ormond

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Carnegie scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

CarnegieOrmond
Active4866
Safety6784
Wealth3252
Value4473
Parks66
Cafés6425
Transit7860
Green space1417
Active & healthy3335
Schools nearby (OSM)5694
Median rent$395/wk $395/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,700,000$2,015,000
House sales this quarter2716
Population17,9098,328
Full profile Carnegie in full Ormond in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Carnegie safer than Ormond?

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

Which is cheaper, Carnegie or Ormond?

Carnegie has the lower median house price of the two ($1,700,000 vs $2,015,000).

Should I live in Carnegie or Ormond?

Carnegie scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Carnegie or Ormond.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →