Economic Profile
Orange is a modern city that has grown from its rich mining past, in fact Orange is the home to Australia's first payable gold discovery at Ophir in 1851.
Orange has a population of 37,333 people (ABS: 2007). With surrounding towns and villages, Orange supports a population of 100,000 through its industrial, commercial and service resources.
Key Indicators at a Glance:
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People
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Population (2007)
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37,333
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Population growth rate (2001-2007)
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0.8%
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Forecast population (2011)
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39,749
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Median house price (2008)
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277,000
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Work
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Labour Force (2006)
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16,322
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Unemployment rate (YE 30 June 2008)
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4.5%
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Average taxable Income (2006)
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44,607
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Industry Key sectors (2006 Census)
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Health care and social assistance
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16.8%
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Retail Trade
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13.9%
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Manufacturing
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9.8%
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Education and training
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9.2%
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Building Activity (2007-2008)
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Number of Building Approvals
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559
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Value Of Buildings Approved ($'000)
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79,352
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Tourism
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No. Visitors to Orange (YE 30 June 2008)*
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693,000
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Education
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Charles Sturt University (Orange Campus) 2008 Enrolled students (2008)
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325
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TAFE (Orange Campus) 2008 Enrolled students (2008)
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5,773
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* Source – National Visitors Survey
# Source - Australian Bureau of Statistics and Orange City Council
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