Ord River WA 6770
Ord River is a rural locality in Western Australia, 3,032 km from Perth CBD, around 37 hours 15 minutes by car. Population is 158; the median age is 34 and the median household income is $48,048 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 17.9% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $35 per week. Ord River is characterised by high bushfire risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 158. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Short-Stay Rentals
No active Airbnb listings.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months.
Schools
One school serves Ord River, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 35 students in one school (avg 35)
Combined
Walkability
Ord River is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Ord River.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 38
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Halls Creek: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Ord River is home to 158 residents, with a median age of 34, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $48,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
158
Median Age
34
Median Household Income
$48,048/yr
Census Median Rent
$35/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$37,700/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
75.0%
Total Dwellings
28
Owner-Occupier Rate
56.0%
Houses
71.4%
Rental Stress
3.8%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
15.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 70.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 34.2%
- Employment Rate
- 54.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 20.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $3,185 a year through Halls Creek based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Halls Creek
In the year to August 2026, 18 new dwellings were approved across Halls Creek. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Setting
- Elevation
- 301 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 6770, 0 of 732 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.7% (5 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6770, 58 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 985 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 5 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Melissa Price Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Melissa Price | 39.9% | 60.1% | -5.5 |
| 2022 | Melissa Price | 45.7% | 54.3% | -9.2 |
| 2019 | Melissa Price | 35.2% | 64.8% | +3.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Divina D'Anna WA Labor
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Divina D'Anna ALP | 64.0% |
| 2021 | Divina D'Anna ALP | 71.5% |
| 2017 | Josie Farrer ALP | 63.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Ord River?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 158 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
Halls Creek WA 6770
Warmun WA 6743
Mueller Ranges WA 6770
Sturt Creek WA 6770
Lake Argyle WA 6743
Durack WA 6743
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Common questions about Ord River
Is Ord River a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Ord River is moderate (51/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Ord River?
Ord River has a moderate recorded bushfire history (62/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (11/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Ord River?
Ord River, WA had a population of 158 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Ord River, WA?
The postcode for Ord River, WA is 6770.
How far is Ord River from Perth?
Ord River is 3,032 km from Perth CBD by road, about 2237 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Ord River?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Ord River was $48,048 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Ord River?
There are too few current rental listings in Ord River for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $35, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Ord River?
The median age of residents in Ord River was 34 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Ord River at risk of bushfire?
Ord River has a moderate recorded bushfire history (62/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Ord River?
There is 1 school inside the Ord River boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Ord River?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Ord River belong to?
Ord River sits within the Halls Creek local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Ord River?
The average residential rates bill through Halls Creek is $3,185 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Ord River?
Across Halls Creek, 18 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Ord River in?
Ord River sits within the federal Division of Durack, currently held by Melissa Price (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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