Ormeau

QLD 4208 • Rest of QLD

15,938
Population (2021)
$44,876
Median Income
16.39 km²
Area
$445/wk
Median Rent
Growth AreaDual-City AccessAffordableYoung Families

About Ormeau

Ormeau is a rapidly growing suburb of nearly 16,000 residents between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, positioned on the Albert River 45 kilometres from each city. The M1 motorway provides dual-city access, while the Ormeau station offers rail connectivity. The suburb is transforming from semi-rural to comprehensive suburban.

Growth is the defining feature—new estates, establishing schools, and expanding services characterise a suburb in transition. The community skews young with families attracted by affordability and dual-city potential. Ormeau attracts first-home buyers and families seeking the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor at accessible prices.

Ormeau falls under postcode 4208 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coomera electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4208
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.77°, 153.26°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
16.39 km²
Elevation
10m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Pascoe Road Ormeau 4208 QLD
  • Woolworths
    19-21 Peachey Road Ormeau 4208 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$445
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

27 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,460
Census 2021
15,938
10.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,052
Income 2021
$44,876
14.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,651
Born Overseas 3,652

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 1,473
  • 2. England 734
  • 3. South Africa 246
  • 4. Scotland 86
  • 5. Philippines 74
  • 6. India 68
  • 7. Germany 48
  • 8. China 41
  • 9. Netherlands 38
  • 10. Fiji 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,783
Australian 6,197
Irish 1,548
Scottish 1,541
German 888
Maori 615
Australian Aboriginal 476
New Zealander 446
Italian 358
Dutch 305

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,164
Both parents born in Australia
4,672
Both parents born overseas
2,404
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.8%
Christianity
45.4%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,129 (7.1%)
5-14 years
2,939 (18.4%)
15-19 years
1,235 (7.7%)
20-24 years
943 (5.9%)
25-34 years
2,036 (12.8%)
35-44 years
2,542 (15.9%)
45-54 years
2,057 (12.9%)
55-64 years
1,408 (8.8%)
65-74 years
1,021 (6.4%)
75-84 years
499 (3.1%)
85+ years
132 (0.8%)

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