Orange

This is a young area, with children under 15 making up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people account for 7.7% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 83.7% of residents born in Australia. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, though that number has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the main language for 87.2% of the population. While 7.2% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 57.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.9%, a figure that has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 21.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Year 12 completion has also risen by 10 points since 2011 to reach 48.5%.

Typical family incomes are $2,133 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are common, with 20.2% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a 12 point increase since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.2% of residents. Mental health conditions are particularly high, with 12% of people reporting one, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 29.8% of people providing this support, well above the national figure. Volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 15.2%.

The First Nations community is larger than in 89% of similar areas, with a typical age of 21. Unemployment for this group is 9.5%, which is a little below the national figure.

Families with children are common, with 56.2% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why there are more people per home (2.5) than in most areas.

Homes here are typically large, with 81.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Detached houses are the norm for 86.3% of residents, though typical weekly rents have risen by $100 since 2011 to $330.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 67.6% of people, as only 0.4% use public transport. While there are many bus stops relative to the population, working from home is far less common than in the rest of the state.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is higher than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals account for 15.8% of the community.

Full-time employment is high at 63.3%, well above the national figure. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, which employs 20.8% of residents.

The area is relatively advantaged, ranking in the top 30% for access to money, resources, and job skills. There are 3,897 businesses operating in the region.

Orange is much wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall of 986mm. Average temperatures are among the lowest in the state, with a typical minimum of 5.9 degrees.

The area experiences higher rates of crime than most similar places, particularly for motor vehicle theft and property damage, which are both much higher than usual.

The area is somewhat walkable, but residents are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of groceries (52.7%) or health services (46.6%) than those in the rest of the state.