Orana (WA)

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In the suburb of Orana, the local population is estimated to have reached approximately 2,157 by May 2026, a figure calculated using ABS demographic updates and address datasets verified by Districts. Compared to the 2,035 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 122 residents, or 6.0%. This current estimate is guided by an Districts resident figure of 2,143, established after analyzing the ABS June 2025 release of Estimated Resident Population data alongside recent post-Census address confirmations. The resulting density sits at 906 persons per square kilometer, alignable with typical ratios observed across comparable locations. The 6.0% post-Census growth rate for the suburb of Orana remains competitive, falling within 2.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 area's 8.8% growth rate. Natural increase served as the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for approximately 37.0% of the growth, though all other metrics including interstate and overseas migration also registered positive trends.

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The local workforce exhibits an even distribution between professional and manual occupations, with lifestyle and commerce segments showing significant representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6% as derived from compiled regional datasets. By March 2026, there are 970 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that exceeds the Regional WA average of 3.5% by 1.1% points, while workforce participation is notably lower at 57.2% compared to the regional figure of 65.6%. According to Census records, a minor 2.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, resident incomes in the suburb of Orana trail the national benchmarks, with a recorded median of $39,562 and an average of $49,864. These figures are lower than the Regional WA median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $43,886 for the median and $55,314 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 3rd and 10th percentiles nationwide. The largest income group comprises 29.4% of residents (634 people) earning within the $400 - 799 weekly range, contrasting with the wider region where the - range is the most common at . Housing cost pressures are pronounced, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability.

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Census data reveals that the local housing stock is composed of 88.3% separate houses and 11.7% alternative housing types like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, which is comparable to the 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings recorded across Regional WA. Homeownership in the area stands at 30.0%, trailing the regional average, with the remaining properties divided between those under a mortgage (30.6%) and those occupied by tenants (39.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment is $1,370, which is lower than the Regional WA average of $1,560, while the median weekly rent is $275, slightly higher than the regional average of $265. Compared to national statistics, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the largest share at 62.6% of the local total, consisting of couples with children at 20.4%, couples without children at 24.3%, and single-parent households at 16.7%. The remaining 37.4% of households are non-family units, which include single-person households at 34.9% and group living arrangements at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment levels present local challenges, with 7.6% of residents holding a university qualification, which is below the national rate of 30.4%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 0.8% and graduate diplomas at 0.4%. Vocational and technical training is widely represented, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificate-level qualifications at 34.5%.

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Public transit infrastructure includes 11 active bus stops located within Orana. These stops serve 2 distinct routes, which provide 105 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 233 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars, which is below the regional average. A low 2.6% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census records, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Significant health issues are apparent across the suburb of Orana, as shown by mortality and chronic illness statistics, which impact both younger and older demographics, while the rate of private health coverage is low, standing at approximately 47% of residents (~1,013 people). This is below the 56.4% coverage rate observed across Regional WA and the national average of 55.7%.

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The local population displays levels of cultural diversity similar to the regional average, with citizens making up 87.3% of the community, 81.0% of residents born in Australia, and 90.2% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 40.1% of residents. The most distinct variance from regional averages is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, whereas across Regional WA no residents were recorded in this category.

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The median age of residents is 38 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional WA average of 40 and matches the Australian median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented locally at 14.5% of the population, while children aged 5 - 14 are less represented at 10.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 13.4% to 15.2%, and the 15 to 24 age group grew from 13.4% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 year-old cohort decreased from 12.7% to 10.3%, and the 45 to cohort fell from to . Long-term projections indicate that the demographic profile will shift by with the to age group expected to grow by , adding residents to reach a total of while both the + and to age brackets are expected to experience declines in numbers.

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Orana currently has an estimated 140 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 83 children aged 0-2 and 55 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 35% by 2041 (to approximately 189 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 229. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.