Parmelia - Orelia, WA 6026
A well-connected Perth pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $270/wk Median
- 30.6% Renters
Parmelia - Orelia Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.3k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $270
- To the CBD
- 32.4km
- Walkability
- 7
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Parmelia - Orelia Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Parmelia - Orelia is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,286 residents, a solid minority 30.6% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $270 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Parmelia - Orelia
Parmelia - Orelia Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Parmelia - Orelia Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Parmelia - Orelia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Parmelia - Orelia
Real questions renters ask before moving to Parmelia - Orelia.
Is Parmelia - Orelia a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Parmelia - Orelia has a 30.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Parmelia - Orelia from the Perth CBD?
Parmelia - Orelia is approximately 33km from the Perth CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Parmelia - Orelia family-friendly for renters?
Parmelia - Orelia has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $270/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
How much does it cost to rent in Parmelia - Orelia?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Parmelia - Orelia is $270. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $270 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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