Wyndham-East Kimberley
Ord River
Ord River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
158
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Ord River.
Ord River (6770) sits in the Wyndham-East Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Ord River has roughly 158 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ord River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ord River's population at 158, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (54%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
158
Median age
34
Family households
46%
Lone person
54%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$90/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$35/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
158
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ord River.
Local schools for Ord River
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Ord River.
- What is the Ord River postcode?
- Ord River is in the 6770 postcode, in WA, in the Wyndham-East Kimberley region.
- What is the average rent in Ord River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $90, for units it's $35.
- What schools are in Ord River?
- There are 1 schools serving Ord River on this page, including Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School.
- How walkable is Ord River?
- Ord River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ord River?
- Ord River is close to Purnululu, Warmun.
- What is the population of Ord River?
- Ord River has approximately 158 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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