O'Connor (WA)
O'Connor is a federal electoral division in WA covering 1,093,879.2 km², currently held by Rick Wilson (LP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Rick Wilson (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
81.5% (2,018 of 2,475 possible votes), 3 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,014,252 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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | Over 100,000 km² |
| State | WA |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Rick Wilson on Political Gadgets
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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. Attendance & positions: They Vote For You. See the About popup for licensing and caveats.