Orange East at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
48.3k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Orange East.
The postcode for Orange East is 2800 (NSW).
Orange East (2800) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.
Orange East has roughly 48,283 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Orange East scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Orange East's population at 48,283, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
48,283
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
48,283
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
24
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Orange East.
Local schools for Orange East
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Government School Catchment
Orange East Public School
Bowen Public School
Canobolas High School
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Frequently asked
About Orange East.
- What is the Orange East postcode?
- Orange East is in the 2800 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- Where is Orange East?
- Orange East is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2800, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Orange East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Orange East?
- There are 18 schools serving Orange East on this page, including Orange East Public School, Bowen Public School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange.
- How walkable is Orange East?
- Orange East has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Orange East?
- Orange East is close to Bowen, Bletchington, Orange Dc, Orange, Warrendine.
- What is the population of Orange East?
- The population of Orange East is approximately 48,283 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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