Overall score
Orelia
34.2/100
Wellard
38.3/100
Orelia vs Wellard, WA Suburb Comparison
Orelia for investment; Wellard for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OreliaWellard
Crime rate
Orelia
59.7 / 1k
Wellard
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orelia
70
Wellard
72
Population
Orelia
4,535
Wellard
14,127
Metric leadOrelia 2Wellard 73 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Orelia | Wellard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.3/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 48 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 72 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 23.8% | 11.7% |
| Population | 4,535 | 14,127 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Orelia is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Wellard is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Orelia tends to lead on schools and education options, while Wellard stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wellard, while Orelia remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.