Orange vs Spring Creek
The verdict
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $3.38M in Spring Creek. Orange rates higher for transport (70 vs 0). Spring Creek is closer to the coast (190.7 km vs 194.4 km).
Scores
OrangeSpring Creek
| Orange | Spring Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 |
| Transport | 70 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 44 |
| Liveability | 91 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Orange | Spring Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,232 | 131 |
| Median age | 36 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,641 | $2,050 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.9% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Orange Moderate Growth · Spring Creek Stable
Property
| Orange | Spring Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $720K | $3.38M |
| Median unit price | $483K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Orange | Spring Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 531 | 763 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 221 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 696 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,396 | 1,527 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Orange | Spring Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 17 | 0 |
| Government | 9 | 0 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Orange · Spring Creek
Transport
| Orange | Spring Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Orange | Spring Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.5°C | 9.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 900 | 900 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 38 | 0 |
| Parks | 102 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 25 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 194.4 km | 190.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 209.4 km | 203.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Orange | Spring Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 41,232 | 131 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,028 | 135 |
| Projected 2041 | 48,564 | 140 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Orange or Spring Creek?
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $3.38M.
Which has better public transport, Orange or Spring Creek?
Orange has the higher transport score (Orange 70/100 vs Spring Creek 0/100).
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