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Orelia, Australia

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Orelia is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 4,549. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,549 Population 4,062/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$21,531 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$21,531 median income, 10.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Orelia

Orelia

Orelia is a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Kwinana.

People

Population4,549
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density4,062/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,531
Per Capita$21,531
Unemployment10.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership66.6%
Housing Units1,820

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population4,549
Population Density4,062 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates-32.2333°, 115.8223°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,531
Median Age38.0 years

About Orelia

Orelia is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 4,549. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Orelia has a population of 4,549 with a density of 4,062 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,549
Total Population
4,062
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Orelia vs Australia Average

The median household income in Orelia is $21,531, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,531 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $414, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 432 business establishments.

Income: Orelia vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,531
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,531
Avg Weekly Wage$414

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)432

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Orelia is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 66.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,820 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.6%
Owner-Occupied66.6%
Renter-Occupied33.4%
Housing Units1,820

Property Tax

Climate in Orelia

Orelia has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 18.9° / 27° 16.0
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.4° 15.1
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 18.2° / 26.9° 15.1
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.8° 38.9
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.6° / 21.2° 68.1
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.2° 112.1
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.9° 116.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 103.0
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 12° / 18.9° 68.5
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21° 27.0
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 15.9° / 23.9° 17.9
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 17.4° / 25.8° 10.5
Orelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density4,062/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2333°N, 115.8223°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on May 12, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 127 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 133 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 142 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 132 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 142 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 145 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 68 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 137 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 101 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 131 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 121 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 134 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 150 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 89 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 120 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Orelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Orelia

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Orelia Primary School - - - -
Gilmore College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Orelia

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave - AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth - MP3 320 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Orelia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armadale History House Museum
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels Command Post and Tour Startpoint
Engine Museum
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Granary Museum
Machinery Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Old Post Office Museum
The Rockingham Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks
Whittnish Cottage
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Orelia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Forrestfield Public Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Seville Grove Public Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Orelia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Food Hall
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Gosnells Railway Markets
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Stock Road Market

Breweries in Orelia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calamity's Rod
Matilda Bay Brewery Building
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Orelia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Orelia

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Between Lakes Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Dale River Airport-Small Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Lake Clifton Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Midway-Small Airport
Murray Field-Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip-Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport
Wheeler Drome-Small Airport
Wheeler Field-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Orelia

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bentley Child Health Centre
Cannington Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Leeming Medical Centre
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City
Southern Clinic
Youth Lab Claremont

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orelia

What is the population of Orelia?

Orelia has a population of 4,549 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4,062 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Orelia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,531, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Orelia?

Orelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Orelia?

The job market in Orelia faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $414. There are 432 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Orelia?

The median home value in Orelia is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 66.6%.

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