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Orford, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Orford is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 616. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
616 Population 1/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$20,990 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$20,990 median income, 7.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population616
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$20,990
Per Capita$20,990
Unemployment7.0%

Housing

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Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership83.1%
Housing Units246

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population616
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-42.5602°, 147.8718°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (677 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,990
Median Age62.0 years

About Orford

Orford is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 616. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Orford has a population of 616 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

616
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above Australia avg
565.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Orford vs Australia Average

The median household income in Orford is $20,990, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,990 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $404, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Orford vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,990
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,990
Avg Weekly Wage$404

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Orford is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 83.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 246 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.1%
Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units246

Property Tax

Climate in Orford

Orford has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.3°C), the coldest is Jul (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.3°C / 63°F 12.5° / 22.1° 54.4
Feb 16.8°C / 62°F 12.2° / 21.4° 46.1
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.2° 43.1
Apr 13°C / 55°F 8.4° / 17.7° 47.2
May 11°C / 52°F 6.6° / 15.5° 34.3
Jun 8.8°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.1° 46.8
Jul 8.5°C / 47°F 4° / 13° 38.3
Aug 9.2°C / 49°F 4.6° / 13.9° 63.5
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.7° 49.2
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 7.5° / 17.2° 53.1
Nov 14°C / 57°F 9.4° / 18.6° 60.5
Dec 15.6°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.4° 56.7
Orford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Australia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-42.5602°N, 147.8718°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 15, 2002.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Orford has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 46°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Orford

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Orford Primary School
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Museums in Orford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Spring Bay Maritime Museum

Hotels in Orford

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orford Blue Waters

Restaurants in Orford

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eastern Drive Cafe

Cafes in Orford

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ellys East Coast Kitchen
Scorchers by the River
Wattlebanks Coastal Cafe

Gas Stations in Orford

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #207850184
Buckland Roadhouse

Golf Courses in Orford

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orford Golf Course

Airports Near Orford

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bruny Island AirportSmall Airport
Cambridge AerodromeSmall Airport
Campbell Town AirportSmall Airport
Darlington AirportSmall Airport
Friendly Beaches AirportSmall Airport
Jericho AirportSmall Airport
Lagoon Bay AirportSmall Airport
North Campbell Town AirfieldSmall Airport
Sandfly AirportSmall Airport
Swansea AirportSmall Airport
Triabunna AirportSmall Airport
Tunbridge AirportSmall Airport
Woodbury AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orford

What is the population of Orford?

Orford has a population of 616 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Orford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,990, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Orford?

Orford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

How is the job market in Orford?

The unemployment rate in Orford is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $404. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Orford?

The median home value in Orford is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 83.1%.

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