A progressive regional town that has seen a considerable amount of development and business activity in recent years, the Orange business community is constantly evolving to reflect modern demands.

Orange supports a population of around 30,000 and a catchment of around 100,000, with forecasts indicating strong and continued growth for the region.

Business owners are drawn to the area by its beauty, its highly regarded educational, cultural and recreational facilities, the lifestyle, and the opportunity for business growth.

The more recent businesses to their doors in the district include a large number of retail franchises, specialised medical practices, modern technological companies, food and wine producing businesses and assorted heavy and light industry specific enterprises.

What the 2001 A.B.S. Census told us about Orange business:

1. 92.7% of the labour force (persons aged 15 and over) were engaged in part-time or full-time employment.
2. Unemployment for Orange was lower than the State Average.
3. Unemployment rates for Orange have continued to decline over the last three Census periods.