Orelia

Orelia is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Orelia statistical area (Lv2) is around 5,128. This reflects an increase of 593 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,535. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,846 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,750 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Orelia (SA2) saw a growth rate of 13.1% since the 2021 census, exceeding the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilising growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate growth across all areas post-2032. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the area expected to grow by 642 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 8.2% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Orelia when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Orelia has received around 12 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 61 homes. In FY-26 so far, 29 approvals have been recorded. Each year, approximately six people have moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This has resulted in demand significantly exceeding new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $340,000. There have been $700,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Orelia records markedly lower building activity, which is 83.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. However, this activity remains under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations.

All new construction has been comprised of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (82.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 263 people per dwelling approval, Orelia shows a developing market. Population forecasts indicate Orelia will gain 422 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Orelia has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Orelia face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Orelia has a balanced workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 15.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.1%.

As of September 2025, 2,299 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Perth's at 11.1%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags behind Greater Perth at 58.5%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical employs only 3.2% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.1%, while labour force grew by 3.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Orelia's employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Orelia's median income among taxpayers was $56,169, with an average of $65,524. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Perth having a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $61,572 (median) and $71,827 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Orelia's household, family, and personal incomes all fall between the 16th and 17th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 30.1% of residents (1,543 people), consistent with surrounding region trends at 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

Orelia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Orelia, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 81.8% houses and 18.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 93.0% houses and 7.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Orelia stood at 23.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (43.3%) or rented (33.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,343, below Perth metro's average of $1,724. The median weekly rent in Orelia was $250, compared to Perth metro's $315. Nationally, Orelia's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Orelia features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.6% of all households, including 24.8% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 17.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 31.5% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

Orelia faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is significantly lower than the Australian average, standing at 10.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent among qualifications, with 7.6% of residents holding one, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 41.8% of residents aged 15 and above possessing them.

Advanced diplomas account for 8.8%, while certificates make up 33.0%. Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Orelia has 44 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 609 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 149 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 87 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Orelia is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Orelia experiences notable health issues with common conditions being somewhat prevalent, with a slightly higher incidence among older age groups.

Approximately 53% of Orelia's total population (~2,729 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.4 and 9.5% of residents respectively. However, 64.1% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 71.4% across Greater Perth. Orelia has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 15.2% (779 people) compared to the 10.4% in Greater Perth. The health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Orelia was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Orelia's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 14.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Orelia, accounting for 40.3% of its population. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation in Orelia at 0.2%, compared to 0.0% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, English (28.7%), Australian (26.9%), and Other (8.3%) were the top three groups represented. Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Maori was overrepresented at 2.3% in Orelia compared to 2.1% regionally, New Zealand at 1.4% compared to 1.1%, and Filipino at 3.0% compared to 5.3%.

Orelia's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Orelia is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years, similar to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Orelia has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.8% to 14.2%, while the percentage of those aged 35-44 has declined from 14.9% to 14.0%. By 2041, Orelia's age composition is expected to change significantly. The population aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 59%, reaching 440 people from 276. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 60% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 5-14 years.