4 min drive to Kwinana + 5 min transfer + 44 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1246/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
10.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
64%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
3.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Orelia
Full-time 25.8%Part-time 14.7%Unemployed 5.0%Not in labour 54.5%
Dwelling Types
Orelia
House 81.8%Semi-detached 2.2%Flat/Unit 16.1%
Commute Mode
Orelia
Car 90.5%Transit 3.9%Walk 1.4%WFH 3.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
63.8%
England
7.4%
New Zealand
4.6%
Philippines
3.9%
India
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
85.7%
Italian
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Arabic
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Orelia
Is Orelia safe?
Orelia has a safety score of 28/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Parmelia (21/100), Bertram (40/100), Kwinana Town Centre (1/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Orelia?
Median weekly rent in Orelia is $600/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Parmelia ($580/wk), Bertram ($660/wk), Kwinana Town Centre ($625/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Orelia?
Orelia has a school rating of 25/100 across 2 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Gilmore College (Secondary), Orelia Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Orelia from Perth CBD?
Orelia is 33 minutes by car, or 51 minutes by public transport, or 53 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Orelia affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Orelia is $680K, up 15.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $463K. For renters, median weekly rent is $600/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Parmelia ($680K), Bertram ($750K), Kwinana Town Centre ($650K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/orelia
💰 Affordable⚠️ Safety Concern🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent📈 Gentrifying
Orelia is a modest, established suburb in Perth's southern Kwinana corridor, long known as one of the more affordable entry points into home ownership. It carries a mixed reputation, with persistent concerns about crime and proximity to heavy industry tempering its appeal. Yet price growth has been dramatic, with medians roughly tripling since 2019. Families and first buyers weigh the low cost against the neighbourhood's rough edges.
The typical house sells for around $680k and rent of $600/week, placing it 33% below the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 33-minute drive or 51 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (72%). With a safety score of 28/100, the area is 24 points below the metro average of 52. The area's 2 schools hold a combined rating of 25/100, around average. The median age is 38, with households earning $1,246/week.
“In 2019 the median house price in my area (Orelia) was around 230k. Last week a 1969 build 4x2 sold for 750k. There's no way these places are worth this much.”— 148 upvotes in community discussion