Orange Grove

NSW 2380 • New South Wales

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
103.85 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Orange Grove

Orange Grove is a small rural locality in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, situated approximately 430 kilometres north of Sydney near Gunnedah and Coonabarabran. The locality covers around 104 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies in the productive farming country of the upper Namoi River district, known for mixed farming, dryland cropping, and beef cattle grazing.

Gunnedah, approximately 35 kilometres to the north-east, is the main service centre for the district, known as the Koala Capital of the World and providing a hospital, schools, and a railway station on the North West Line. The surrounding countryside features black soil plains, spotted gum timber country, and typical North West Slopes landscapes. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Orange Grove falls under postcode 2380 and is governed by the Gunnedah Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2380
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.05°, 150.20°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
103.85 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2380

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2380, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,227
Median 2023–24
$61,253
27.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$76,886

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2380; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gunnedah
35 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Gunnedah (approx. 35 km) to Sydney; approx. 5.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Oxley Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Gunnedah or Coonabarabran.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Gunnedah Local Government Area, which contains Orange Grove. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
612.3 / 100k
Motor vehicle theft
492.8 / 100k
Non-DV assault
552.6 / 100k
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
Steal from vehicle
1,194.7 / 100k

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orange Grove NSW known for? +

Orange Grove is a farming locality in the NSW North West Slopes near Gunnedah, known for its black soil cropping and cattle country in the upper Namoi River district.

How far is Orange Grove NSW from Sydney CBD? +

Orange Grove is approximately 430 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, around 5 to 6 hours by road via the Oxley Highway.

Does Orange Grove NSW have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Orange Grove. NSW TrainLink trains operate from Gunnedah (approximately 35 km north-east) to Sydney.

What is the population of Orange Grove NSW? +

According to the 2021 Census, Orange Grove has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small farming locality in the North West Slopes.

Is Orange Grove NSW a good place to live? +

Orange Grove suits those with agricultural interests in the Namoi River district, with Gunnedah providing essential services including the famous Koala Capital attractions and North West Line rail connections.

What is the postcode for Orange Grove NSW? +

The postcode for Orange Grove, NSW is 2380.

Is Orange Grove a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Orange Grove is part of the Gunnedah LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Orange Grove? +

Orange Grove had a population of 60 at the 2021 Census.