Victoria location profile
Ormond VIC 3204
Ormond is a well-connected, family-friendly suburb in Melbourne’s inner south-east, known for its leafy streets, quality schools and a mix of period homes and modern apartments. A local village feel along North Road blends with easy access to larger retail and dining hubs nearby. It appeals to professionals, students and families seeking convenience and calm.
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Why families consider Ormond
Diverse and educated community of young professionals, students and families, with strong school zones and an active sporting culture. Housing ranges from Californian bungalows and Art Deco blocks to contemporary townhouses and apartments, supporting a balanced, walkable lifestyle.
Amenities & services
- North Road Ormond village shops and cafes
- Centre Road Bentleigh shopping and dining precinct
- Carnegie dining strip (Koornang Road) and Carnegie Central
- Chadstone Shopping Centre (regional mall)
- Local GPs and clinics (e.g., Ormond Medical Centre), Caulfield Hospital (Alfred Health), Moorabbin Hospital (Monash Health)
- Restaurants and bakeries along North Road and nearby McKinnon/Bentleigh
- Carnegie Library and Community Centre (Carnegie)
- Bentleigh Library & Youth Hub (Bentleigh)
- Caulfield Library (Caulfield)
Transport & connectivity
- Ormond railway station (Frankston line)
- Bus 630 (Elwood – Monash University Clayton via North Road)
- Bus 625 (Elsternwick – Chadstone via Ormond/Carnegie)
- Bus 626 (Middle Brighton – Chadstone via Ormond/McKinnon)
- Major roads: North Road (State Route 20), Nepean Highway, Grange Road, Koornang Road/Dandenong Road access
Lifestyle & recreation
- E.E. Gunn Reserve sports ovals, playgrounds and tennis
- Ormond Tennis Club, cricket and football clubs
- GESAC (Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre) nearby in Bentleigh East
- Classic Cinemas Elsternwick and dining/entertainment strips in Carnegie and Bentleigh
- E.E. Gunn Reserve (Ormond)
- Joyce Park (Ormond/McKinnon border)
- Allnutt Park (McKinnon/Bentleigh)
- Packer Park (Carnegie/Murrumbeena)
- Booran Reserve (Glen Huntly/Caulfield East)
Education context
Good availability of long day care, kindergartens and early learning services in Ormond and surrounding suburbs; demand is steady with moderate wait times for infants.
- Monash University – Caulfield Campus (Caulfield East)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (Clayton)
- Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn)
- Holmesglen Institute (Moorabbin and Chadstone)
- University of Melbourne (Parkville) via train to the CBD