Ormeau Hills

QLD 4208 • Rest of QLD

4,521
Population (2021)
$51,376
Median Income
8.60 km²
Area
66m
Elevation
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyAffordableAcreage Options

About Ormeau Hills

Ormeau Hills is a growing residential suburb in the City of Gold Coast, located 52 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD and 35 kilometres north of Surfers Paradise. With a population of around 4,500, the suburb has experienced rapid growth, more than tripling since 2011. The terrain varies from suburban development on lower eastern land to rural residential properties in the hilly centre, with undeveloped mountainous areas to the west.

The suburb appeals to families seeking space and newer homes in a growth corridor with good connectivity. Davis Hill dominates the western skyline at 298 metres. Residents have easy access to the Pacific Motorway, multiple shopping centres nearby including Woolworths, Coles and Drakes IGA, plus restaurants and fast food options. Children attend nearby Ormeau State School and Ormeau Woods State High School.

Ormeau Hills 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
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.80°, 153.24°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
8.60 km²
Elevation
66m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ormeau
3 km
Gold Coast Line to Brisbane/Varsity Lakes
Coomera
8 km
Gold Coast Line

Bus Services

  • TransLink — Ormeau Station / local area 10-15 min

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
52 km
By Train
55-65 min (via Ormeau Station)
By Car (Peak)
50-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40-50 min

🛣️ Direct Pacific Motorway access. Gold Coast CBD 35 min south.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Some local shops accessible, most errands by car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,076
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,148
Census 2021
4,521
43.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,928
Income 2021
$51,376
14.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,136
Born Overseas 1,201

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 363
  • 2. England 232
  • 3. South Africa 91
  • 4. India 79
  • 5. Scotland 24
  • 6. Philippines 23
  • 7. Fiji 22
  • 8. China 18
  • 9. Zimbabwe 16
  • 10. Thailand 14
  • 11. United States 14
  • 12. Canada 13
  • 13. Germany 12
  • 14. Malaysia 12
  • 15. Turkey 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,805
Australian 1,643
Scottish 446
Irish 379
German 249
Maori 145
Italian 105
New Zealander 99
Chinese 94
Dutch 93

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,111
Both parents born in Australia
1,537
Both parents born overseas
672
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.8%
Christianity
42.7%
Hinduism
1.5%
Sikhism
1.4%
Islam
1.1%
Buddhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
449 (9.9%)
5-14 years
759 (16.8%)
15-19 years
276 (6.1%)
20-24 years
261 (5.8%)
25-34 years
734 (16.2%)
35-44 years
804 (17.8%)
45-54 years
555 (12.3%)
55-64 years
373 (8.3%)
65-74 years
225 (5.0%)
75-84 years
66 (1.5%)
85+ years
15 (0.3%)

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