Orana
With household income at just the 12.6th percentile nationally, Orana is one of the more affordable pockets of Albany's outer suburbs, yet its 2,035 residents own or are paying off homes at a combined 60.9% rate, higher than the renter share of 39.1%. The suburb covers 2.38 square kilometres at a density of 854 people per km2, and the median age of 38 sits 2 years below the national figure, suggesting a working-age rather than retiring population. Labourers and community/personal service workers dominate the workforce, consistent with the lower income profile, and the unemployment rate of 6.3% runs above the national average.
Population
2,035
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$989/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$347K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $347,000 places Orana well below WA capital markets, making entry-level ownership achievable compared to Perth suburbs at multiples of that figure. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,370, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 32.0%, which crosses the conventional 30% stress threshold because household income is at the 12.6th percentile nationally. Stock is heavily weighted to separate houses at 88.3%, with semi-detached dwellings at 11.7% and no meaningful apartment component. The dominant bedroom size is three-bedroom at 62.6%, followed by four-plus at 20.2%, so the suburb caters primarily to families rather than singles or couples. Outright owners account for 30.7% of dwellings, comparable to the mortgage-holding share at 30.2%.
For Buyers
The median house price of $347,000 places Orana well below WA capital markets, making entry-level ownership achievable compared to Perth suburbs at multiples of that figure. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,370, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 32.0%, which crosses the conventional 30% stress threshold because household income is at the 12.6th percentile nationally. Stock is heavily weighted to separate houses at 88.3%, with semi-detached dwellings at 11.7% and no meaningful apartment component. The dominant bedroom size is three-bedroom at 62.6%, followed by four-plus at 20.2%, so the suburb caters primarily to families rather than singles or couples. Outright owners account for 30.7% of dwellings, comparable to the mortgage-holding share at 30.2%.
For Investors
Orana's 39.1% renter share is above the national average, providing landlords with a broad tenant base relative to comparable regional WA suburbs. Weekly rent of $275 against a $347,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.1%, meaningfully higher than most metropolitan benchmarks. However, the vacancy rate of 8.4% is elevated and signals that supply currently outpaces demand, which will cap rent growth in the near term. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, suggesting limited new supply entering the market. The low income base at the 12.6th percentile nationally constrains rental affordability and limits how far rents can rise, so investors should weigh yield against modest capital growth expectations for a regional, low-income suburb.
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2.0 years below the national figure, pointing to a relatively younger working population rather than a retiree enclave. Overseas-born residents make up 19.0% of the population, which is 2.6 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly locally born community. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic in character, led by English (927 residents), Scottish (163), and Irish (138). University qualifications reach only 11.5%, which is 18.6 percentage points below the national average, consistent with a workforce oriented toward trade, labouring, and service roles. Average household size of 2.3 is marginally below the national norm, and 28.2% of families are couples without children, while couples with children make up a larger 35.1% share of families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.3%
Houses
11.7%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Orana's tenure split is relatively balanced: 30.7% own outright, 30.2% carry a mortgage, and 39.1% rent, making it more of a rental suburb than ownership would suggest given the affordable $347,000 median. The separate house stock at 88.3% dominates, with semi-detached dwellings making up the remaining 11.7%. Three-bedroom homes account for 62.6% of dwellings, the clear majority, while four-plus bedroom homes reach 20.2%, above the national proportion. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,370 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.0%, above the 30% stress threshold, because household income sits at the 12.6th percentile nationally rather than because prices are high. Rent-to-income at 27.8% stays below the standard 30% stress threshold, so tenants are somewhat better positioned than buyers.
Mortgage / mo
$1,370
Rent / wk
$275
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$586
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.4%
Unoccupied
76
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.0% stressed
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.2%
Couples, no children
1,495
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 17.5% (85 workers), followed by Retail at 10.7% (52), Construction at 10.3% (50), Education at 9.9% (48), and Other Services at 8.0% (39). By occupation, Labourers (156) are the single largest group, ahead of Community and Personal Service workers (142) and Sales workers (101), a profile consistent with a service-and-trades town rather than a professional hub. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is higher than national averages, and the participation rate of 49.8% is low, with 646 residents not in the labour force. Full-time employment among those in work runs at 58.5%, compared to 319 employed part-time, indicating a significant part-time and casual workforce. Household income at the 12.6th percentile nationally reflects the occupational mix.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.5%
Part-time
35.2%
Participation
49.8%
Employed
769
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.5%
Postgraduate
1.3%
Born Overseas
19.0%
Dwellings
831
Transport to Work
Car dependence is extreme in Orana, with 88.6% of residents driving to work, while only 1.3% use public transport and 2.2% walk or cycle, typical for a lower-density outer-suburban WA location rather than an inner-city precinct. No SEIFA index scores are available for the suburb, so a precise national disadvantage ranking cannot be stated. However, household income at the 12.6th percentile nationally and an unemployment rate of 6.3% point to economic stress above the average. Core need-for-assistance reaches 9.1% of residents (173 people), above the levels seen in more advantaged suburbs. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in surrounding Albany areas. The rent-to-income ratio of 27.8% keeps renting marginally affordable, which partially offsets the higher cost burden on mortgage holders.
Drive
88.6%
Public Transport
1.3%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Orana compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orana a good suburb to live in?
Orana offers affordable housing with a $347,000 median house price and a relatively young median age of 38, which is 2 years below the national figure. However, household income sits at the 12.6th percentile nationally, unemployment is 6.3%, and car dependence is high at 88.6%, so liveability depends heavily on access to a vehicle and tolerance for a lower-income service-oriented local economy.
What is the median house price in Orana?
The median house price is estimated at $347,000 (based on 2025 rent data). Weekly rent averages $275, implying a gross yield around 4.1%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,370, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 32.0%, above the 30% stress threshold given household income at the 12.6th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Orana?
No schools are recorded inside the Orana suburb boundary in this dataset, so families typically rely on schools in the broader Albany area. University qualification rates locally are 11.5%, which is 18.6 percentage points below the national average, consistent with a population less oriented toward tertiary education pathways.
Is Orana safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Orana in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, household income sits at the 12.6th percentile nationally and the unemployment rate of 6.3% is above average, which in comparable regional WA suburbs tends to correlate with higher property crime rates than more advantaged areas. 9.1% of residents (173 people) need daily assistance, above the typical rate in lower-disadvantage suburbs.
Is Orana good for property investment?
The 39.1% renter share is above average, and a $275 weekly rent against a $347,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.1%, higher than most metropolitan WA suburbs. The 8.4% vacancy rate is elevated, signalling supply currently exceeds demand. Income at the 12.6th percentile nationally limits rent growth potential, so the investment case rests on yield rather than strong capital appreciation.
How is Orana's population changing?
Detailed population growth forecasts are not available for Orana. The suburb's 77.6% residential stability rate suggests low turnover among current residents. A median age of 38, which is 2 years below the national figure, and 35.1% of families being couples with children indicate a younger, family-oriented community with modest natural growth potential. The 8.4% vacancy rate suggests housing supply is not constrained by population pressure.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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