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Orange NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Orange, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Orange NSW is 41,232 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Orange is $836 per week ($43,472 per year). Median rent in Orange is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Orange has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Orange has a population density of 273.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Orange is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orange is $1,690.
There were 1,096 recorded offences in Orange in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (317 offences).
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Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
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Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Orange Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Orange Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Orange Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Orange Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Orange Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Orange Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Orange Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Orange Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Orange Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Orange Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Orange Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Orange Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Orange School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Orange Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Orange Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Orange Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Orange How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Orange Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Orange Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Orange Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Orange Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Orange Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Orange Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Orange Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Orange Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Orange Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Orange Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Orange When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Orange Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Orange Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Orange Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Orange Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Orange Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,096 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Orange Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orange
What is the population of Orange NSW?
The population of Orange NSW is 41,232 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 273.2 people per km².Orange is ranked #13 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Orange?
The median personal income in Orange NSW is $836 per week, or $43,472 per year.The median household income is $1,641 per week.Family income is $2,116 per week.Orange is ranked #3,020 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Orange?
Median rent in Orange NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Orange ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Orange?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orange NSW is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Orange?
The median age in Orange NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Orange a good suburb to live in?
Orange is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 41,232.The median income is $836/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13103. All dollar figures in AUD.