What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Orange?

The median apartment in Orange is $385,000. Including stamp duty ($11,855), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $35,864, or $2,989/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Orange?

The median house in Orange is $580,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($20,630), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $43,196.

What is the vacancy rate in Orange?

Orange currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 42 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Orange

2800 NSW · 260km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Orange is a thriving regional city in NSW's Central West, located 260km west of Sydney with a population of approximately 40,000. Known for its cool climate viticulture, excellent educational facilities including Charles Sturt University, and strong healthcare services anchored by Orange Base Hospital, the city serves as a major service center for the region. The property market has demonstrated resilience with steady growth driven by tree change migration and regional employment opportunities. Orange offers an exceptional lifestyle with a vibrant food and wine scene, rich cultural offerings, and excellent recreational facilities. The city benefits from strong infrastructure including Orange Airport with regular Sydney services, comprehensive road networks, and ongoing digital connectivity improvements. Housing supply remains limited, supporting price stability, while the rental market stays tight with low vacancy rates. Orange attracts diverse demographics from young professionals to retirees, drawn by the combination of regional employment opportunities, educational facilities, and high quality of life in a picturesque setting surrounded by vineyards and rural landscapes.

Strong regional employment hub with diverse economyExcellent educational facilities including university campusVibrant food, wine and cultural sceneQuality healthcare services and infrastructureAttractive lifestyle destination driving migration

Market Snapshot

Median House

$580K

+6.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$385K

+5.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$495K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.1%

Yield (House)

4.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

40,500

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$2,989/mo

Purchase Price

$385,000

Stamp Duty

$11,855

1st Year Total

$35,864

House

$3,600/mo

Purchase Price

$580,000

Stamp Duty

$20,630

1st Year Total

$43,196

Townhouse

$3,345/mo

Purchase Price

$495,000

Stamp Duty

$16,805

1st Year Total

$40,136

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