Orange Surrounds

The population has grown by 7.6% since 2011 to 11,830 people. Residents are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 43 and nearly 20% aged 65 and over.

The area is very homogenous, with 86.3% of people born in Australia. Only 6.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Only 2.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 63.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

The area has 14 schools, which is among the highest for its level. While 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $855, which is higher than in most similar areas. The number of people earning $2,000 or more a week has risen to 13.5% since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities make up 3.7% of the population, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 28.4% of residents.

Volunteering is very common here, with 21.5% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or do significant housework.

First Nations people make up 4.5% of the community and are typically much younger, with a typical age of 20. This group has a lower unemployment rate than the national average.

Families tend to be larger than in other areas, with 2.6 people per home. Only 8.7% of households are one-parent families, which is well below the state figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.6% of all dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 43.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.1% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, with only 2.1% having none.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 64.8% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. Key industries include agriculture, forestry, and health care.

The area is well-resourced, with an access to money and resources score of 9 out of 10. It also has a high number of businesses, totaling 1,957.

The climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 7.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is 808mm, well above the New South Wales figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.