Orchard Hills at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,798
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Orchard Hills.
The postcode for Orchard Hills is 2748 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Orchard Hills (2748) sits in the Penrith region of NSW.
Orchard Hills has roughly 1,798 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Orchard Hills scores 0/100 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Orchard Hills's population at 1,798, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,798
Median age
47
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
1,798
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
89
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Orchard Hills.
Local schools for Orchard Hills
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Government School Catchment
Orchard Hills Public School
Banks Public School
Blackwell Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Orchard Hills.
- What is the Orchard Hills postcode?
- Orchard Hills is in the 2748 postcode, in NSW, in the Penrith City Council region.
- Where is Orchard Hills?
- Orchard Hills is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2748. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Penrith City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Orchard Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Orchard Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving Orchard Hills on this page, including Penrith Anglican College, Orchard Hills Public School, Penrith Christian School.
- How walkable is Orchard Hills?
- Orchard Hills has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Orchard Hills?
- Orchard Hills is close to Claremont Meadows, Shane Park, Caddens, St Clair, Penrith South.
- What is the population of Orchard Hills?
- The population of Orchard Hills is approximately 1,798 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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