Orelia
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Orelia, WA 6167.
About Orelia
Welcome to Orelia
Orelia sits in the City of Kwinana, roughly 38 kilometres south of Perth's CBD, tucked between Parmelia, Calista and the Kwinana Town Centre. It's a modest, unpretentious pocket of the southern corridor, built around the kind of quarter-acre blocks and quiet streets that have become harder to find closer to the city.
With a population of 4,535 and a median age of 38, Orelia has long been a home for young families and first-home buyers rather than a lifestyle destination in its own right. What it lacks in polish it makes up for in affordability and easy access to the Kwinana Town Centre, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want space and value without giving up proximity to shops, schools and the freeway.
Lifestyle & dining
Orelia itself is largely residential, so day-to-day life tends to spill over into neighbouring Kwinana Town Centre, just next door, where most of the area's cafes, takeaway options and casual dining are concentrated. It's a practical, family-first kind of place rather than a dining destination, and locals generally treat it as a base from which to explore the wider Kwinana and Rockingham dining scene, including the coast a short drive to the west.
Shopping
The Kwinana Town Centre is the retail hub for Orelia residents, offering a full-line supermarket, specialty stores and everyday services within a few minutes' drive. For bigger shopping trips, Rockingham's retail precincts are readily accessible, but for groceries, pharmacy runs and quick errands, most Orelia households rarely need to leave the immediate area.
Getting around
Orelia's location just off the Kwinana Freeway corridor makes commuting into Perth reasonably straightforward by car, and the suburb connects easily to neighbouring Parmelia, Calista and Bertram via local roads. Public transport is bus-based, linking into the Kwinana Town Centre and onward services, and while a car remains the most practical option for most residents, the freeway access keeps the CBD commute manageable for a suburb this far south.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Orelia Primary School serving the suburb directly and Gilmore College providing secondary schooling nearby. This close-knit access to both primary and high school options, combined with the suburb's generally larger blocks and family-sized homes, has helped cement Orelia's reputation as a practical, family-oriented address rather than a transient one.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Orelia is dominated by standalone houses, which make up around 85% of current listings, with units and apartments accounting for the remaining 15%. Expect mostly established brick-and-tile homes from recent decades, many on generous blocks that appeal to families wanting a yard, a shed, or room to renovate and extend over time.
The property market
Orelia's median house price currently sits at $656,000, having climbed 17.1% recently, a notable jump that reflects the broader affordability push into Perth's southern suburbs. Units are considerably cheaper at a median of $448,000, offering an entry point for buyers priced out of the detached housing market. Median rent across the suburb is $580 per week, and with houses making up the vast majority of stock, Orelia continues to attract buyers and investors drawn to its relative affordability against inner and coastal Perth suburbs, as well as its proximity to Parmelia, Calista and the Kwinana Town Centre.
Market snapshot
Orelia property market
Median sale price
$656k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$580
per week
Gross rental yield
4.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$478k
Median
$656k
Premium
$779k
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
44
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +21.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Orelia by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Orelia, WA 6167.
Population
4,535
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,246
median, per week
Median rent
$250
per week
Median mortgage
$1,343
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Orelia
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Orelia
$470k
3/13 Dowling Place
Sold ~July 2026
$610k
6 Roach Place
Sold ~July 2026
$620k
13 Paul Way
Sold ~July 2026
$465k
21/13 Reilly Street
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
10 Handford Place
Sold ~July 2026
$620k
1 Jeffers Court
Sold ~July 2026
$505k
4/2 Pengilly Road
Sold ~July 2026
$770k
15 Nathaniel Way
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Orelia suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Orelia?
The median house price in Orelia, WA is $656k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 17.1%.
How much is rent in Orelia?
The median weekly rent in Orelia is around $580 per week.
Is Orelia a good place to live?
Orelia is a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Kwinana. Orelia is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 4,535 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Orelia?
Orelia has a population of 4,535 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Orelia?
There are 2 schools in or near Orelia, including Orelia Primary School and Gilmore College.
How long do homes take to sell in Orelia?
Properties in Orelia take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Orelia?
Entry-level properties in Orelia start around $478k, while premium homes reach $779k.
What suburbs are near Orelia?
Suburbs near Orelia include Parmelia, Centre, Kwinana Town Centre, Calista and Bertram.
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