Question 1

Is Orana a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Orana is an established residential suburb of Albany, made up mostly of modest single-storey homes on quiet, tree-lined streets. Housing is largely low-density detached dwellings with a mix of older homes and some newer houses, and the suburb suits families and downsizers who want a low-maintenance suburban setting with local green space and easy access to Albany’s town centre, waterfront and services. Road connections make nearby shopping and community facilities straightforward to reach.

The community numbers about 2,035 people with a median age of 38. Couple families without children are the largest family type (39.7%), alongside couple families with children (32.1%) and one-parent families (26.3%). Owner-occupation is most common at 60.9% of homes, while 39.1% are rented. Local schooling includes Parklands School, a Montessori primary, and North Albany Senior High School has funding allocated for an expansion and a new General Area Learning block. Whether Orana suits you will depend on whether that mix of housing, schools and access to services fits your needs.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Orana?

Accepted Answer

Average house rent in Orana (6330) is $600 a week. Against a typical local household income of $989 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take about 60.7% of a household's weekly income, which is a large share of income. For people considering renting in Orana, that rent share is the most relevant figure; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Orana a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The most striking movement in Orana over the past 12 months is a strong rise in house values, which climbed 41.3%. House rents increased 9.1% over the same period, a solid gain. That means capital growth on houses has been the stronger performer this year, while rental income has risen more moderately. If rental yield is your main concern, the rent change is the most relevant figure; if you care about capital growth, the value change is the key number. Whether that pattern suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	41.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	10	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$600	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	9.1%	N/A

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