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Orford VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Orford, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Orford VIC is 115 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Orford is $911 per week ($47,372 per year). Median rent in Orford is $150 per week ($650 per month). Orford has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Orford has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orford is $1,450.

There were 2 recorded offences in Orford in 2025-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Orford Population

residents (Census 2021)

Orford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$911/wk

$47,372 per year

#2004 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,450/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Orford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (59) Female 45.9% (50)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

115 people · 108.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,946

Family income/wk

Orford Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Orford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.8% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.2% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Orford Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Orford Religion

No Religion

38.7%

Catholic

21.8%

Christian (other)

12.1%

Not stated

12.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.7%

Anglican

3.2%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Orford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Orford Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Filipin

50.0%

SAL Tot

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Orford Employment

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Employed full-time

53.1% 34 people

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Employed part-time

34.4% 22 people

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Not in labour force

12.5% 8 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Orford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

73.2%

Bachelor Degree

19.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Orford Occupation

Managers

46.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.5%

Professionals

17.1%

Labourers

9.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Orford Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

29.7%

Engineering

24.3%

Management & Commerce

13.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.1%

Education

8.1%

Health

8.1%

Society & Culture

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Orford Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Orford Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

31.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

17.2%

$4,000+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Orford Marital Status

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Married

53.0% 44

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Separated

7.2% 6

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Divorced

7.2% 6

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Widowed

3.6% 3

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Never married

28.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Orford Ancestry

English

39.1%

Australian

24.1%

Irish

24.1%

Scottish

3.8%

Welsh

3.8%

Other

3.0%

Filipino

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Orford School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

35.3%

Vocational Education

35.3%

Primary — Government

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Orford Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.8% 10

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No need for assistance

95.2% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Orford Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.4% 18

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Not a volunteer

76.6% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Orford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Orford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.8%

Walked only

14.0%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Orford Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.9%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Orford Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

63.6%

4 bedrooms

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Orford Population Mobility

4.8%

moved in the last year

23.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

76.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Orford Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

205

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Orford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Orford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Orford Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.5%

Couple — no children

23.7%

Couple — no children under 15

14.0%

One parent — no children under 15

9.7%

One parent — children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Orford Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.7% 10

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Did not provide

87.3% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Orford Children Ever Born

2 children

50.0%

3 children

25.0%

5+ children

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Orford When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Orford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

21.8%

15–29 hours

20.5%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Orford Household Size

1 person

22.6%

2 persons

48.4%

4 persons

16.1%

5 persons

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Orford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

100

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Orford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Blended family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Orford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Orford Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Orford

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,725/wk

Rent share 8.0%

Orford vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cobungra

Pop: 58 Income: $900/wk

Greenwald

Pop: 58 Income: $669/wk Rent: $150/wk

Lake Lonsdale

Pop: 58 Income: $687/wk Rent: $50/wk

Patyah

Pop: 58 Income: $850/wk Rent: $150/wk

Watsons Creek (Vic.)

Pop: 58 Income: $1,562/wk Rent: $542/wk

Balintore

Pop: 59 Income: $664/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Orford (Vic.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orford

What is the population of Orford VIC?

The population of Orford VIC is 115 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Orford is ranked #8,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Orford?

The median personal income in Orford VIC is $911 per week, or $47,372 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,946 per week.Orford is ranked #2,004 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Orford?

Median rent in Orford VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 8.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Orford ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Orford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orford VIC is $1,450. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Orford?

The median age in Orford VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Orford a good suburb to live in?

Orford is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 115.The median income is $911/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22015. All dollar figures in AUD.