Orelia vs Parmelia
The verdict
Parmelia rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). Parmelia has a shorter estimated CBD commute (74 vs 107 min).
Scores
OreliaParmelia
| Orelia | Parmelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 67 |
| Transport | 76 | 92 |
| Education | 36 | 38 |
| Liveability | 54 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Orelia | Parmelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,535 | 6,184 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,246 | $1,297 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 63.8% | 63.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Orelia Moderate Growth · Parmelia Moderate Growth
Property
| Orelia | Parmelia | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Orelia | Parmelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 309 | 307 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,014 | 1,003 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Orelia | Parmelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 990 |
Transport
| Orelia | Parmelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Orelia | Parmelia | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.9 km | 6.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.6 km | 33.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Orelia | Parmelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,535 | 6,184 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,904 | 6,688 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,649 | 7,703 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.97% | 1.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Orelia or Parmelia?
Parmelia has the higher residential safety score (Orelia 70/100 vs Parmelia 71/100).
Which has better schools, Orelia or Parmelia?
Parmelia has a higher average school ICSEA (Orelia 919 vs Parmelia 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Orelia or Parmelia?
Parmelia has the higher transport score (Orelia 76/100 vs Parmelia 92/100).
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