Orchard Hills, NSW 2748 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Orchard Hills is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2748, home to 1,798 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Penrith local government area and roughly 45 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,798
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,279 /week
- Median personal income
- $844 /week
- Median family income
- $2,525 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Penrith
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- McMahon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,550
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Orchard Hills Public School
- Nangamay Public School
- Surveyors Creek Public School
- York Public School
- Fernhill School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 45.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 39.5% of the 622 resolvable premises in Orchard Hills. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 39.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 9.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 15.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 34.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 84 across postcode 2748 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 28 theft, 20 violent offences, 11 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orchard Hills?
Orchard Hills (NSW 2748) had 1,798 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Penrith local government area.
What is the median rent in Orchard Hills?
The median advertised rent in Orchard Hills is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Orchard Hills?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Orchard Hills covering government sectors. Nearest include: Orchard Hills Public School (3.1 km), Nangamay Public School (3.9 km), Surveyors Creek Public School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Orchard Hills?
Orchard Hills is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (39.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Orchard Hills?
Across postcode 2748, 84 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (28), violent (20), property damage (11). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Orchard Hills?
In Orchard Hills, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (45.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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