O'Connor (WA)
O'Connor is a federal electoral division in WA covering 1,093,879.2 km², currently held by Rick Wilson (LP). It is the 3rd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 47th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $19.6m across 124 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the O'Connor boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 1,093,879.2 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 176,071 |
| Population density | 0.16/km² |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median personal income | $772/week |
| Median household income | $1,456/week |
| Median family income | $1,914/week |
| Median rent | $250/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,400/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How O'Connor compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 1,093,879.2 km², the 3rd largest of 150 divisions with data; 3,519.8 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 176,071, the 47th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 5% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 0.2/km², the 3rd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $772/week, the 70th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 1% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $250/week, the 13th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 33% below the median of $375/week.
Where O'Connor is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area · Federal electorates with the lowest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,006 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 86.69% (+1.91 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.34% (-0.38 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Rick Wilson (LP) 63.28% (margin 13.3pts) (+6.59 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 63.28% (margin 13.3pts) (-6.59 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Wilson ★ | Liberal | 34,488 | 34.45% | -10.05pts |
| Darren Moir | Australian Labor Party | 21,080 | 21.06% | -5.68pts |
| Heidi Tempra | The Nationals | 12,812 | 12.8% | +12.8pts |
| Gemma Johnston | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 11,053 | 11.04% | +4.14pts |
| Giz Watson | The Greens (WA) Inc | 10,014 | 10% | -0.89pts |
| Philip Arnatt | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,394 | 5.39% | +5.39pts |
| Deonne Kingsford | Australian Christians | 3,077 | 3.07% | +0.27pts |
| Lindsay Cameron | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,197 | 2.19% | +0.75pts |
Grants received
Grant awards published on GrantConnect, 1 Jul 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 (Political Gadgets' collection began with July 2026 publications). Source: GrantConnect, via Political Gadgets' grants page for O'Connor.
| Total value | $19,625,110 (124 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $627,990 (39 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $18,997,120 (85 awards) |
Each award is placed by its delivery postcode, or by the recipient's registered postcode when no delivery postcode is given. Many of the second kind are local organisations whose delivery location simply wasn't recorded, but they also include national organisations headquartered here, which is why city-centre seats can show large totals for money that is actually spent elsewhere.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Awards | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Early Education and Development Inc | 14 | $4,978,941 |
| South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc | 1 | $3,093,801 |
| Uplyft Ltd | 3 | $1,815,000 |
| Judumul Aboriginal Corporation | 2 | $1,591,262 |
| Spinifex Arts Project Aboriginal Corporation | 1 | $811,800 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA577501 | South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc | Scaling Success | Recipient based here | $3,093,801 |
| GA578806 | Judumul Aboriginal Corporation | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $1,249,339 |
| GA590738 | Spinifex Arts Project Aboriginal Corporation | Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support | Recipient based here | $811,800 |
| GA579807 | Collie Early Education Inc. | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
| GA583618 | Ettedo Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
See every grant award in O'Connor →
Member
| Member | Rick Wilson (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
81.4% (2,046 of 2,515 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,024,745 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $169,482 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $307,798 |
| Office Administration | $270,002 |
| Other Car Costs | $106,996 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $96,557 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $22,384 |
| Travel Allowance | $36,330 |
| Telecommunications | $4,702 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | Over 100,000 km² (11 electorates) |
| State | WA (16 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 electorates) |
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Geometry: AEC federal electoral boundaries (2025). Demographics: ABS Data API (Census 2021, CED 2021 boundaries). Election results: AEC 2025 tally room. Expenses: IPEA via indexpenses. Grants: GrantConnect via grants. Attendance & positions: Political Gadgets' own Australian Parliament division-record data. See the popup for licensing and caveats.