Stretching between Cleveland and Wellington Point, Ormiston is a picturesque bayside suburb offering magnificent views stretching beyond the bay's many islands.

Attracting those who want to distant themselves from inner-city living, the suburb lays claim to being the birthplace of Queensland's sugar industry: in 1864, the first commercially produced sugar in Queensland began here. Historic Ormiston House, which was home to Australian sugar industry pioneer, Captain Louis Hope, is a popular tourist destination. It's regarded as one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in Queensland and is also rumoured to be haunted.

This area is very popular with families. New homes near the ocean tend to be larger and well designed, while many of the area's prestige homes have fabulous views across the bay. New low-set homes are also available, as are older brick houses. 

With Moreton Bay right on their doorstep it is little surprise that residents of Ormiston spend a lot of their spare time near, in or on the water. 

Residents have easy access to Moreton Bay islands and the convenience of Cleveland's commercial business centre being only minutes away. 

Commuters to Brisbane city find that Ormiston train station and Old Cleveland Road serve their needs well. There are a number of private and state primary and secondary schools as well as a variety of shopping centres in the area. 

Source: REIQ