Kialla vs Orrvale
The verdict
Kialla rates higher for liveability (25 vs 14). Orrvale rates higher for transport (35 vs 20). Kialla is closer to the coast (159.8 km vs 164.6 km).
Scores
KiallaOrrvale
| Kialla | Orrvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 28 |
| Transport | 20 | 35 |
| Education | 45 | 36 |
| Liveability | 25 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kialla | Orrvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,667 | 450 |
| Median age | 38 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,998 | $1,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.2% | 20.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kialla Moderate Growth · Orrvale Moderate Growth
Property
| Kialla | Orrvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $645K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kialla | Orrvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 219 | 222 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 1,556 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,335 | 6,889 |
Orrvale is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kialla | Orrvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 989 |
Transport
| Kialla | Orrvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.3 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Kialla | Orrvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 159.8 km | 164.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 156.9 km | 161.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Kialla | Orrvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,667 | 450 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,841 | 444 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,407 | 540 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.23% | -0.34% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Kialla or Orrvale?
Kialla has a higher average school ICSEA (Kialla 1016 vs Orrvale 989; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kialla or Orrvale?
Orrvale has the higher transport score (Kialla 20/100 vs Orrvale 35/100).
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