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Orchard Hills, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Orchard Hills is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,877. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 49 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Penrith. It is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.
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| Population | 1,877 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.7823°, 150.7109° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.5 inches (826 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,527 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,877. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Orchard Hills vs Australia Average
Income: Orchard Hills vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,527 |
| 62% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,527 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $549 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 178 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $253,600 |
| 10% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,268 |
| 9% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 85.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.6% |
| Housing Units | 751 |
Property Tax
Climate in Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.7823°N, 150.7109°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in |
Orchard Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Orchard Hills
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary MacKillop Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Penrith Anglican College | — | — | — | — |
| Montgrove College | — | — | — | — |
| Orchard Hills Public School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Orchard Hills
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky News Australia Radio | conservative, discussion | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Triple J (QLD) | alternative, indie | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Sydney | news, talk | AAC 94 kbps | |
| triple j (NSW) | dance, hip-hop | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Indian link radio | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2SM SRN Sydney | news talk, sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Radio National Live 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| Voice of Islam | islamic | MP3 | |
| ABC Country 20220701 | country | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM 20220701 | classic, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 | contemporary, current affairs | AAC 94 kbps | |
| C91.3 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| C-Dance | club, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SBS PopAsia | c-pop, cantonese | AAC+ 97 kbps | |
| Pulse 89.9 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio | australian music, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bondi Radio (MP3) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Blue Mountains | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) | community radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Northside Radio 99.3 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Starter FM | dance, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Eastside Radio 89.7FM | — | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Orchard Hills
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arms of Australia Inn Museum | ||||
| Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering | ||||
| Blacktown Arts Centre | ||||
| Butterfly Museum | ||||
| Collingwood House | ||||
| Fairfield City Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Fairfield City Museum And Gallery | ||||
| Hawkesbury Regional Museum | ||||
| House Down Under | ||||
| Howe House | ||||
| Kurrajong Radio Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Regional Museum and Family History Centre | ||||
| Minto Carriage Museum | ||||
| Museum of Fire | ||||
| Museum of Printing | ||||
| Nativity House Museum And Gallery | ||||
| Nepean Naval Museum | ||||
| Norman Lindsay Gallery | ||||
| Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894 | ||||
| Riverstone Museum | ||||
| Rouse Hill Estate | ||||
| Rouse Hill House | ||||
| Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Orchard Hills
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaxland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaxland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnyrigg Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnes Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dennis Johnson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emu Plains Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairfield Library and Cafe | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenquarie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Graham Swain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Green Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greystanes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingleburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Phillips Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lalor Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool TAFE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Max Webber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miller Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moorebank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Druitt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oran Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penrith City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smithfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Clair Branch Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Marys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vinegar Hill Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wetherill Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitlam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Carey Christian School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windsor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yellamundie Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Orchard Hills
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Showgrounds | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Minchinbury Fruit Market | |||||
| WF Plastic Pty Ltd |
Cafes in Orchard Hills
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Orchard Hills
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Orchard Hills
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orchard Hills
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Orchard Hills
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Orchard Hills
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Brewer |
Stadiums & Teams in Orchard Hills
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Orchard Hills
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | — | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Richmond | XRH | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowral Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bullio Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Katoomba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mittagong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tadji Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| The Oaks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wedderburn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Wilton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yerranderie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Orchard Hills
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Solutions Rehabilitation and Occupational Services | ||
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| Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine | ||
| Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orchard Hills
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Imaginations Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Uniting Church |
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What is the population of Orchard Hills?
Orchard Hills has a population of 1,877 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Orchard Hills expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,527, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Orchard Hills?
Orchard Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.
How is the job market in Orchard Hills?
Orchard Hills has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $549. There are 178 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Orchard Hills?
The median home value in Orchard Hills is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 85.4%.