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Orelia is an established residential suburb in the City of Kwinana, set inland from the coast and close to the Kwinana town centre. Streets are dominated by modest single-storey brick homes from the mid twentieth century, with pockets of newer townhouses and infill. Families dominate the community, with couple families making up around seven in ten families. The suburb is home to 4,535 people and has a median age of 38. Owner-occupation is common at 66.6% while renters account for 33.4% of dwellings.

Everyday life in Orelia feels practical and lived-in. Local parks, sports ovals, neighbourhood shops and the Orelia sport and recreation precinct centred on Orelia Oval, with an upgraded pavilion providing change rooms, social space and storage, meet regular needs. Bus routes and nearby Kwinana train station provide commuter links, and the suburb is included in the City of Kwinana’s town-centre planning frameworks. Whether it suits you depends on whether you want a straightforward suburban base with easy access to the coast and regional amenities.

Buying a house in Orelia sits well above local incomes as recorded at the last Census. With a median house price of $730,000, that is about 11.3 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, a high multiple against what people locally earned then.

Renting still takes a large share of local income: a house rent of $600 a week would use about 48% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, while a unit rent of $470 a week would take about 38%, a sizeable share. Whether that feels expensive will depend 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.

Units were the standout in Orelia over the past 12 months, with median unit values climbing 49.6% — a large rise. House values also increased, up 17.6% over the year, which is a strong rise but much smaller than the change for units.

Rents moved more modestly: unit rents rose 5.6% (a solid rise) while house rents increased 4.7% (a modest rise). The figures show capital growth outpaced rental income on both sides of the market this year, and units experienced the biggest gap between value growth and rent growth. Which of those outcomes matters to you will depend on whether you prioritise rental income or capital growth.

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.