Orange
NSW 2800 · Orange
41,232 (2021) → 43,028 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Orange is a moderate growth suburb in Orange, NSW 2800, about 209km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $720K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 17 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is about 194km inland. Orange has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2800 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.6%), India (1.21%), New Zealand (0.96%), Philippines (0.74%), Nepal (0.55%)
Top languages: Malayalam (0.68%), Nepali (0.57%), Mandarin (0.42%), Tagalog (0.34%), Punjabi (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kinross Wolaroi SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1128
- Orange Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1077
- Orange Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1052
- Orange Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School OrangePrimary · CatholicICSEA 1041
- Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School OrangePrimary · CatholicICSEA 1020
- James Sheahan Catholic High School OrangeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1010
- Orange High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 979
- OneSchool Global NSW - OrangeCombined · IndependentICSEA 977
- Calare Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964
- Orange East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- Bletchington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 938
- Anson Street SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 882
- Canobolas Rural Technology High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 838
- Bowen Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 811
- Glenroi Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 751
- Kinross Wolaroi School, PLC SiteSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Canobolas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1098
- Nashdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1063
- Clergate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 961
- Borenore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 992
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Orange
Is Orange safe?
Orange has a residential safety score of 32/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,396 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Orange?
In Orange, the median house price is $720K and the median unit price is $483K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Orange from Sydney CBD?
Orange is about 209.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Orange?
Orange has 17 schools, with an average ICSEA of 967 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Orange?
Orange has a transport score of 70/100, including 2 train stations.