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Orange, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Orange is a mid-size city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 41,920. Elevation: 2,848 ft (868 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
41,920 Population 381/sq mi density
2,848 ft Elevation 868 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$28,257 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,257 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population41,920
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density381/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,257
Per Capita$28,257
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership65.2%
Housing Units16,768

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Population41,920
Population Density381 / sq mi
Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Coordinates-33.2840°, 149.1002°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$28,257
Median Age36.0 years

About Orange

Orange is a mid-size city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 41,920. The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet (868 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Orange has a population of 41,920 with a density of 381 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

41,920
Total Population
381
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
110.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Orange vs Australia Average

The median household income in Orange is $28,257, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,257 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $543, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,982 business establishments.

Income: Orange vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,257
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,257
Avg Weekly Wage$543

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)3,982

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Orange is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 65.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 16,768 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.2%
Owner-Occupied65.2%
Renter-Occupied34.8%
Housing Units16,768

Property Tax

Climate in Orange

Orange has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 903 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 13.6° / 26.9° 65.3
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.5° 85.5
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.9° 65.3
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.7° 34.7
May 9.4°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.5° 59.6
Jun 6.7°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.7° 82.7
Jul 5.8°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.7° 88.1
Aug 6.6°C / 44°F 2° / 11.3° 87.2
Sep 9.3°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.3° 76.9
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 6.7° / 18.1° 75.9
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 9.3° / 21° 86.0
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 11.2° / 24° 95.3
Orange enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density381/sq mi
Coordinates-33.2840°N, 149.1002°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 8, 2024.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 31 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 101 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 86 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 111 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 101 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 105 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 99 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 140 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 81 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 79 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 77 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 112 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 91 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 132 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 103 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 146 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 141 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 121 km
Aug 19, 1994 22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia M3.0 82 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
August 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in

Orange has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Orange

Institution Type Founded Website
Charles Sturt University, Orange Campus University
Orange College Anson Street Campus College Visit →
Orange College Forest Road Campus College Visit →
TAFE College Visit →

Schools in Orange

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bletchington Public School
Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School
OneSchool Global NSW Orange
Orange Christian School
Kinross Wolaroi Junior School
Orange East Public School
Canobolas Public School
Nashdale Public School
Borenore Public School
Orange Anglican Grammar School
March Public School
Bowen Public School
Orange Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Glenroi Heights Public School
Kinross Wolaroi School
Orange Primary School
Kinross Wolaroi School PLC Site
The Canobolas Rural Technology High School
Orange High School
Calare Public School
Anson Street School
James Sheahan Catholic High School
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Radio Stations near Orange

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Orange

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cadia Cornish Engine House
Golden Memories Millthorpe Museum
Orange Regional Museum
The Viv Kable Museum

Libraries in Orange

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blayney Library0.0
Molong Library0.0
Orange Library0.0

Hotels in Orange

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Duntryleague
Great Western Hotel
Hotel Orange
Robin Hood Hotel
Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel
The Oriana
The Remington

Restaurants in Orange

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodhi's Garden
Canton Chinese Restaurant
Charred Kitchen and Bar
Chopsticks Take Away
Dum Dum Dumplings
Gong Thai
Highland Heritage Estate
Lolli Redini
Lords Place Thai Restaurant
Mr Lim Korean BBQ and Chinese Cuinse
Overlander Indian Restaurant
Pellegrini's Italian
Pizza Hut
Sister's Rock Restaurant
Star Noodles
The Common Terrace Thai Restaurant
The Greenhouse
The Union Bank
Whitney's Restaurant and Bar
Zona

Cafes in Orange

22 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Academy Coffee
Anything Grows
Bill's Beans
Byng Street Cafe & Local Store
Café Java
Cecils
Eat Botanic
Ever Coffee Roasters
Factory Espresso
Good Eddy
Groundstone
Hill Street Grab and Go
Huntley Berry Farm Cafe
Lakeshore Cafe
Larder and Home
Mackie's Cafe
Nile Street Cafe
Pie Face
Soho on Summer
The Agrestic Grocer
The BoW Project - Cafe & Eatery
The Sonic

Cinemas in Orange

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Odeon

Theatres in Orange

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orange Civic Theatre

Clinics in Orange

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orange Medical Centre

Dentists in Orange

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #524535662
Colour City Dentures

Veterinaries in Orange

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canobolas Family Pet Hospital
Mulberry Lane Vet Hospital
Summer Street Vet

Train Stations in Orange

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orange East Fork
Orange Station

Gas Stations in Orange

18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #1036719369
AU #1263155443
AU #1294623883
BP
BP
BP OPT Orange
BP Truckstop
Coles Express
EG Australia
Hill and Co.
Mac Energy
Metro
Metro Petroleum
Naughton's
Shell
Shell
United

Banks in Orange

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
NAB
Orange Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Orange

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Orange Shopping Centre
Orange Central Square
Orange City Centre

Gyms in Orange

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Phyz X Orange Clinic
Totally Tennis

Golf Courses in Orange

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bloomfield Country Club Golf Course
Duntryleague Golf Club
Wentworth Golf Club Orange

Breweries in Orange

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Badlands Brewery
Badlands Brewery

Airports Near Orange

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Cowra AirportCWTMedium Airport
Mudgee AirportDGEMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
airlie private stripSmall Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2Small Airport
Canowindra AirportSmall Airport
Coombing Park AirportSmall Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Fairview AirportSmall Airport
Limekilns airfieldSmall Airport
Pipers AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Orange

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Orange East Post Office
Orange Post Office
Orange West CPA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orange

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian Ministry Centre
Church of Christ
Colour City Church
Exclusive Brethren
Five Ways Uniting Church
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
New Life City Church
Open Heavens Church
Orange Evangelical Church
St John Evangelist
St Mary's Catholic Church
St Peters
St Philip's Anglican Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Uniting Church
West Orange Baptist Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 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 Orange

What is the population of Orange?

Orange has a population of 41,920 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 381 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Orange expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,257, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Orange?

Orange enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Orange?

Orange has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $543. There are 3,982 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Orange?

The median home value in Orange is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 65.2%.

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