Liverpool vs Orange
The verdict
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $689K versus $1.22M in Liverpool. Liverpool rates higher for transport (95 vs 70). Liverpool is closer to the coast (21.6 km vs 194.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Orange rates higher (32 vs 19/100 in Liverpool).
Scores
| Liverpool | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 71 |
| Transport | 95 | 70 |
| Education | 51 | 49 |
| Liveability | 94 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Liverpool | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,078 | 41,232 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,303 | $1,641 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.8% | 33.9% |
| Born in Australia | 33.9% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Liverpool Moderate Growth · Orange Moderate Growth
Property
| Liverpool | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.22M | $689K |
| Median unit price | $508K | $485K |
| House price YoY | 13.3% | 4.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Liverpool | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 370 | 531 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 341 | 221 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,062 | 696 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,293 | 11,605 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Liverpool | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 17 |
| Government | 7 | 9 |
| Independent | 1 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 967 |
See the full school list on each profile: Liverpool · Orange
Transport
| Liverpool | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 70 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 141 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Liverpool | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 9.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 900 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 48 | 38 |
| Parks | 28 | 102 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 194.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.4 km | 209.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Liverpool | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,078 | 41,232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 33,632 | 43,028 |
| Projected 2041 | 39,818 | 48,564 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.99% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Liverpool or Orange?
Orange has the higher residential safety score (Liverpool 19/100 vs Orange 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Liverpool or Orange?
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $689K versus $1.22M.
Which has better schools, Liverpool or Orange?
Liverpool and Orange have similar average school ICSEA scores (967 and 967).
Which has better public transport, Liverpool or Orange?
Liverpool has the higher transport score (Liverpool 95/100 vs Orange 70/100).
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