Orchard Hills

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Orchard Hills is a quiet, semi-rural suburb west of Sydney that offers lush landscapes and a close-knit community atmosphere. The suburb is defined by rolling terrain, family farms, and easy access to nearby Penrith's conveniences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
1,798
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.78°, 150.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
76
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,603
Local Cost
$1,740
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-2.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1011 mm
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
29
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
229.0
Airport
XRH
Distance
21 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.