Orange, New South Wales: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Orange is in the Central West area of New South Wales. The ABS 2021 Census counted 43,512 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- New South Wales
- Region
- Central West
- Population
- 43,512 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 37ABS 2021 Census, geography: Orange
- Main commodity
- Gold and Copper
- Council
- Orange City Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Orange
Cadia is about 25 km from Orange and about 250 km west of Sydney. It is 100% owned by Newmont and is an underground panel caving operation (Cadia East) producing gold and copper, with molybdenum as a by-product. It is currently approved to operate until 2031, with resources identified for production to 2048 to 2050.
Source: Newmont, Cadia, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Orange
We have not found an airport or airline source for Orange, so we do not list one. The Orange City Council website is the place to check.
We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Orange
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
Newmont
Newmont careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Orange questions answered
How many people live in Orange?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 43,512 people for Orange, measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 37. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Orange?
Main commodity: gold and copper (Newmont, Cadia). Cadia is about 25 km from Orange and about 250 km west of Sydney. It is 100% owned by Newmont and is an underground panel caving operation (Cadia East) producing gold and copper, with molybdenum as a by-product. It is currently approved to operate until 2031, with resources identified for production to 2048 to 2050.
Can you fly to Orange?
We have not found an airport or airline source for Orange, so we do not list one. Check the Orange City Council website for transport options.
Which council covers Orange?
Orange is in New South Wales. The council is Orange City Council.
Which mining companies hire around Orange?
The operator pages cited above name Newmont. Apply through its careers page, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.