Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale

Orelia

WA6167

Orelia at a glance

Median house

$296,000

Median unit

$247,680

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

4,535

Median age 38

About

Welcome to Orelia.

Orelia (6167) sits in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale region of Western Australia. The median house here is $296,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.

Orelia has roughly 4,535 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Houses change hands at $296,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $247,680, roughly 16% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $59,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Orelia on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$296,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $247,680.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$250/wk

Owner occupied

64%

Renter occupied

32%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$296,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$247,680

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,535

Median age: 38

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.27% (median rent $300/wk against a $296,000 price tag). Units yield 5.25% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

5.27%

Based on $296,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

5.25%

Based on $247,680 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

64%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Orelia's population at 4,535, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

4,535

Median age

38

Family households

65%

Lone person

31%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Orelia scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Orelia.

Local schools for Orelia

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Government School Catchment

Orelia Primary School

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Gilmore College

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North Parmelia Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

724 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.7°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.1°C

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Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Orelia.

What is the median house price in Orelia?
The median house price in Orelia, WA 6167 is $296,000. The median unit price is $247,680. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Orelia postcode?
Orelia is in the 6167 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
What is the average rent in Orelia?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
What schools are in Orelia?
There are 20 schools serving Orelia on this page, including Orelia Primary School, Gilmore College, North Parmelia Primary School.
How walkable is Orelia?
Orelia has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Orelia?
Orelia is close to Medina, Kwinana Town Centre, Parmelia, Postans, Calista.
What is the population of Orelia?
Orelia has approximately 4,535 residents. The median age is 38.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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