Moving to Orelia WA 6167
What the official numbers say about living in Orelia — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,246 a week.
About 66% of homes are owner-occupied and 33% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Orelia shrank 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,679 → 4,535 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Filipino, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Orelia scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers).
Nearest train station: Kwinana, 1.9 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Kwinana Bus Station, 1.7 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 16.4 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 31 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 4 supermarkets · 26 parks — see them all on the Orelia profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Orelia Primary School 750 m · Gilmore College 850 m · Peter Carnley Anglican Community School 1.3 km · North Parmelia Primary School 1.3 km · Calista Primary School 1.7 km · Medina Primary School 1.8 km · Saint Vincent’s Catholic Primary School 2.2 km · Bertram Primary School 2.5 km
Groceries: Aldi 1.4 km · Coles 1.6 km · Woolworths 1.6 km · IGA 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Orelia Oval 500 m · Varis Way Public Open Way 550 m · Hennessy Park 600 m · Richard Place Public Open Space 850 m · Littlemore Park 850 m · Clark Place Public Open Space 900 m · Parmelia Dog Park 900 m · Medina Oval 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Orelia, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Australian White Ibis · Red-capped Parrot · Red Wattlebird · Twenty-eight Parrot · Splendid Fairy-wren.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Orelia, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orelia here | 4,535 | — | 1/10 | 25% |
| Parmelia | 6,184 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Medina | 2,260 | — | 1/10 | 35% |
| Kwinana Town Centre | 567 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Calista | 1,975 | — | 1/10 | 30% |
| Bertram | 6,196 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Leda | 3,202 | — | 2/10 | 60% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kwinana — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6167 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Orelia profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 33% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,679 people to 4,535. It sits about 31 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Kwinana station is roughly 1.9 km away. Local government is Kwinana council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Orelia vs Parmelia · Orelia vs Medina.
Nearby guides: Parmelia · Medina · Kwinana Town Centre · Calista · Bertram · Leda.
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