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Orelia, WA 6167
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$715,000
market range $650K-$775K
Median Unit
$470,000
market range $425K-$500K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+19.4%
market range +12.5% to +25.0%
Investment snapshot for Orelia
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Orelia market and investor summary
Orelia (WA 6167) runs a median house price of $715K, with houses yielding a gross 4.3%. House prices have moved +19.4% over the past year. At 1.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Orelia: people, income and schools
Orelia has a resident population of roughly 4,535, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 23% over five years. The median age is 38, broadly working-age, and families account for 65% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $65,000 a year, or roughly $1,250 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 17% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 16 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 32 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 31 for walkability and 3 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 4,535
- +23% over 5yr
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $65,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 65%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 16
- avg ICSEA 925
- Unemployment
- 8.4%
- Distance to CBD
- 32 km
- Walk score
- 31/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Orelia
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What should I check before investing in Orelia?
Orelia has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.2%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +19.4% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Orelia?
The median property price in Orelia, WA 6167 is $715K for houses and $470K for units.
What rental yield does Orelia show?
The gross rental yield in Orelia is 4.3% for houses and 5.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Orelia?
House prices in Orelia are up 19.4% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Orelia?
The current vacancy rate in Orelia is 1.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Orelia?
Orelia has a population of approximately 4,535 residents, with a median age of 38.
What schools are near Orelia?
There are 16 schools within roughly 5km of Orelia. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Orelia affordable to buy in?
A median house in Orelia costs about 11.0 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Orelia's population growing?
The population of Orelia has grown about 23% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Orelia from the CBD?
Orelia is about 32 km from the CBD.
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