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Orana has an estimated 2,159 residents, up from 2,035 at the 2021 Census — a change of 124 people, or 6.1%. That puts 907 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Orana has an estimated population of around 2,159, derived from AreaSearch address validation alongside ABS regional updates since the Census. Compared to the 2,035 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 124 people (6.1%). This progression is deduced from an estimated resident population of 2,144 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 along with post-Census address validations. The resulting population density stands at 907 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks across areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Orana achieved a 6.1% expansion since census, remaining within 2.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (8.9%) and displaying solid growth dynamics. Natural increase served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 37.0% of recent population gains, with overseas migration and interstate migration also acting as positive contributors. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 areas. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, as well as for projecting growth across all locations post-2032, cohort-specific growth figures from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are incorporated. Looking forward, demographic forecasts indicate expansion exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with the suburb of Orana projected to expand by 292 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modeling, representing an overall increase of 12.8% across the 16 years.
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Residential building activity in Orana remains quite subdued, generating an average of 3 approvals per year (totalling 15 approvals over five years). Such modest construction figures align with the rural setting, where building works generally address targeted local accommodation requirements rather than broad market-wide demand. Because total approval volumes are so low, single construction projects can exert a substantial influence on yearly growth figures and comparative metrics. Building activity in Orana tracks well behind Rest of WA, with development volumes also trailing nationwide benchmarks. Moreover, recent residential building approvals have comprised exclusively standalone homes, preserving the spacious, rural character of the locality.
With approximately 225 people per approval, the locality exhibits clear low-density characteristics. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Orana will add 277 residents through to 2041. If residential construction persists at prevailing rates, new dwelling additions might not keep pace with demographic expansion, which could intensify competition among purchasers and exert upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Orana, worth an estimated $22 million. A further 24 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $703 million. 5 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and agriculture & rural development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, strategic planning, and major project investments play a critical role in shaping regional outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 4 initiatives expected to influence the community, notably the South Lockyer Structure Plan, Centennial Park Urban Renewal Area, Mount Lockyer Primary School Rebuild, and South Regional TAFE - Albany Trade Workshop, which are outlined in the subsequent overview.
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Yakamia/Lange Structure Plan
District structure plan adopted by the City of Albany and endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission to guide long-term urban expansion, residential zonings, conservation corridors, and key road networks across the Yakamia and Lange localities. It coordinates infrastructure staging, open space integration, and transport connectivity north of Albany's central area.
Centennial Park Urban Renewal Area
An urban renewal area with plans to prepare a Structure Plan to investigate zonings, land uses, and provide for a diverse range of residential densities (R40 to RAC), aiming to increase employment opportunities and improve community facilities.
South Regional TAFE - Albany Trade Workshop
New facilities will deliver training in traditional trades and stimulate local economy. The new workshops will replace the campus' existing 50-year old trade facilities.
Clydesdale Park
Clydesdale Park is an established residential estate by DevelopmentWA located in McKail, 7km from the Albany town centre. When complete, the estate will feature up to 430 homes, a central bushland park with walkways, and a future primary school. The estate offers easy access to local schools, sporting complexes, and shopping centres. Stage 3 civil works are underway with lots currently sold out or under offer, and future land releases planned.
McKail North Local Structure Plan
The McKail North Local Structure Plan is a proposed replacement for the previous outline development plan covering approximately 68.16 hectares in northern McKail. The structure plan proposes a lower-density residential community ranging from R2.5 to R25, a new primary school site, consolidated public open space, and an updated road network. Following public consultation that closed in January 2025, the City of Albany has progressed broader planning for the Gladville (Lancaster North) precinct, including a Structure Plan, Development Contribution Plan and Local Planning Scheme Amendment.
Spencer Park Renewal Project - Hardie Road Mixed-Use Development
State-backed mixed-use renewal project within the Spencer Park Improvement Special Control Area in Albany, delivering 51 new social, affordable and key worker homes along Hardie Road alongside a new Albany Dental Clinic and office space. The project sits within the Spencer Park Renewal Project, which is progressively upgrading streetscapes, public spaces and housing around the neighbourhood centre, guided by an adopted Local Development Plan to enable higher density mixed-use development close to schools, health services and shops.
McKail Community Housing Project
A $5.2 million project by Advance Housing that has completed construction on twelve new modular social homes in McKail, Albany. The project includes six two-story buildings with a mix of one and two-bedroom units. The homes were designed for energy efficiency with a 7-star energy rating and meet Liveable Design Standards to ensure accessibility. They were built by Wauters Building Company.
Spencer Park Education Support Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment and upgrade of the Spencer Park Education Support Centre facilities, which caters to students with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and other special learning needs. The need for additional space was highlighted in a 2017 review, and the school has since undertaken a review process to align with Department of Education requirements and a new Business Plan (2025-2027) for improvement in learning and inclusion.
970 residents of Orana are employed, from a labour force of 1,016. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 56.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,780, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce statistics compiled by AreaSearch show Orana maintaining an even spread between blue-collar and white-collar roles, with prominent representation in retail and lifestyle industries and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 970, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.0% higher than the 3.5% recorded across Regional WA. In addition, local labor force participation of 56.6% trails the Regional WA benchmark of 65.4% by a considerable margin. Census findings indicated that just 2.6% of the local workforce worked remotely, though pandemic-related lockdown measures at the time may have influenced this outcome.
Local jobs are primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Retail trade displays a notable concentration, capturing a share of local employment that is 2.0 times the regional figure. Conversely, mining represents only 2.8% of resident employment, falling well below the 11.7% recorded regionally. A comparison between the Census working population and resident count suggests that this largely residential locality provides relatively few workplace opportunities within its own borders. An evaluation of aggregated ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 6.0% and total employment dropped by 8.1%, driving an increase in the unemployment rate of 2.1 percentage points. Across Regional WA over the same timeframe, employment slipped by 0.1%, the overall labor pool grew by 0.3%, and unemployment climbed by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts dated Mar-26 provide context for upcoming labor demand. When aligned with Orana's industry profile over five and ten-year horizons, nationwide growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years translates unevenly across sectors. Factoring these industry rates into the local job structure indicates potential employment gains of 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this weighted extrapolation serves as an indicative guide and excludes localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Orana is $989 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $586 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,562 a year against an average of $49,864. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows taxable earnings in the suburb of Orana recorded a median of $39,562 and an average of $49,864, sitting below nationwide norms and trailing the respective Regional WA benchmarks of $59,973 and $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $43,886 for median income and $55,314 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 metrics, personal, family, and household earnings in Orana sit within the 3rd to 10th percentiles across Australia.
Regarding distribution, 29.4% of residents (634 individuals) earn within the $400 - 799 bracket, in contrast to the wider region where 31.1% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Housing costs place heavy strain on local budgets, leaving just 79.3% of income unspent, which places the area at the 4th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Orana had 835 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $275 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,370 a month. Rent absorbs 27.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data on residential property types indicates that Orana consists of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, closely mirroring the Regional WA distribution of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Orana stands at 30.0%, below the regional standard, with 30.6% of homes under a mortgage and 39.4% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments in the locality sit at $1,370, well beneath the Regional WA benchmark of $1,560 and the nationwide average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $275, slightly higher than the Regional WA figure of $265 but considerably lower than the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Orana counted 835 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 886 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local living arrangements at 62.6%, consisting of couples without children (24.3%), couples with children (20.4%), and single parent families (16.7%). Non-family residences account for the other 37.4%, primarily made up of single-person dwellings at 34.9% alongside group households at 2.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.6% of adults in Orana hold a university qualification, including 6.4% with a bachelor degree and 0.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 34.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 898 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the area lags nationwide standards, with higher education qualifications held by 7.6% of the population compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct scope for educational programs. Among university degree holders, bachelor degrees account for 6.4%, postgraduate qualifications represent 0.8%, and graduate diplomas stand at 0.4%. Conversely, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, consisting of certificates (34.5%) and advanced diplomas (8.4%). A considerable proportion of the population is actively engaged in study, with 27.7% of residents attending educational institutions.
Specifically, primary schooling accounts for 10.2% of residents, secondary education encompasses 8.3%, and tertiary studies involve 1.2%.
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Public transport in Orana reaches 10 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Orana encompasses 10 active bus stops across 2 separate routes, generating a combined total of 105 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is favorable, with an average distance of 233 meters from dwellings to the closest boarding point. Because the suburb is largely residential, outbound commuting is widespread, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 94%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles, which trails the regional benchmark. Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 circumstances.
Across the entire transit network, service volumes average 15 trips per day, which corresponds to roughly 10 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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59.6% of residents in Orana report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality indicate notable health concerns throughout Orana, with various conditions affecting residents across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 47% of the population (~1,014 people), which falls short of both the Regional WA figure of 56.4% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed medical ailments locally, affecting 11.2% and 10.1% of the community respectively, while 59.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Working-age individuals experience significant health pressures driven by higher rates of long-term conditions. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 19.8% of the populace (427 people), with health metrics for older residents showing some hurdles while generally tracking national patterns for the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Orana is largely Australian-born, at 81.0% of residents, with 9.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.7%) and Australian (28.9%). 4.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Orana align closely with regional benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 87.3% of residents, 81.0% born in Australia, and 90.2% using solely English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 40.1% of the local community. The most distinct variance appears in Judaism, accounting for 0.2% of the population, whereas no measurable proportion is recorded across Regional WA. Parental country of birth statistics indicate that the three primary ancestral backgrounds in Orana are English (34.7%), Australian (28.9%), and Scottish (6.1%). Notable variations are also evident across several other backgrounds, with above-average representation observed for Filipino heritage at 3.2% (vs 1.2% regionally), Dutch at 2.7% (vs 1.5%), and Welsh at 1.1% (vs 0.6% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Orana is 38. 29.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in the suburb of Orana aligns closely with the Regional WA standard, with every major cohort sitting within 2.1 percentage points of regional proportions. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 2 years younger than the Regional WA median of 40 recorded at that Census. Among specific brackets, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) increased from 23.9% at the Census to an estimated 25.6% of the population. This 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest expansion by 2041, rising by 197 (36%) to reach 750 residents, while older and retiree age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Orana
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,035 at the 2021 Census → 2,159 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51184). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.