Esperance
Lort River
Lort River at a glance
Population
60
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Lort River.
Lort River (6447) sits in the Esperance region of Western Australia.
Lort River has roughly 60 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lort River's population at 60, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
60
Median age
36
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$115/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$115/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
60
Median age: 36
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Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Lort River.
Local schools for Lort River
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Government School Catchment
Cascade Primary School
Scaddan Primary School
Salmon Gums Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lort River.
- What is the Lort River postcode?
- Lort River is in the 6447 postcode, in WA, in the Esperance region.
- What is the average rent in Lort River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $115, for units it's $115.
- What schools are in Lort River?
- There are 3 schools serving Lort River on this page, including Cascade Primary School, Scaddan Primary School, Salmon Gums Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Lort River?
- Lort River is close to Grass Patch, Cascade, Scaddan, Salmon Gums, North Cascade.
- What is the population of Lort River?
- Lort River has approximately 60 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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