Medina vs Orelia
The verdict
Orelia rates higher for transport (76 vs 48). Medina is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 5.9 km).
Scores
MedinaOrelia
| Medina | Orelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 56 |
| Transport | 48 | 76 |
| Education | 40 | 36 |
| Liveability | 47 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Medina | Orelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,260 | 4,535 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,062 | $1,246 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.1% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.6% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Medina Stable · Orelia Moderate Growth
Property
| Medina | Orelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Medina | Orelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 310 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,018 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Medina | Orelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 900 | 922 |
Transport
| Medina | Orelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Medina | Orelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 5.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.1 km | 31.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Medina | Orelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,260 | 4,535 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,314 | 4,904 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,410 | 5,649 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 1.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Medina or Orelia?
Medina has the higher residential safety score (Medina 71/100 vs Orelia 70/100).
Which has better schools, Medina or Orelia?
Orelia has a higher average school ICSEA (Medina 900 vs Orelia 922; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Medina or Orelia?
Orelia has the higher transport score (Medina 48/100 vs Orelia 76/100).
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