myBonzle menu: Add to my places Add picture Add story Add note Skip to map Orbost is located in southeast Victoria and has a population of around 2,500 (48.5% male, 51.5% female). Around 653 families live in the area and of those 38.4% have one or more children under the age of 15. 16.2% of families have only a single parent while 46.1% of couples have no children. Orbost covers an area of approximately 115836 hectares or around 1158 square kilometres (km2) (286238 acres). The most common income bracket for people living in Orbost is between $150-$249 per week (24.5% of people). 6.6% have no income and high income earners ($2000 or more per week) account for 0.5% of the population. Of the 1005 private dwellings in Orbost 45% are owned outright by their occupiers, 25% are being purchased (eg. by mortgage) and 25% are being rented. On average there are around 2.4 people per private dwelling in the area. The composition of occupied private dwellings in Orbost is as follows: 93.2% separate houses, 1.0% semi-detached houses (eg. townhouses, row or terrace houses), 4.9% flats (including units and apartments). In terms of people aged 15 years or more living in Orbost 49% are married, 10% are divorced, 4% are separated, 10% are widowed and 28% have never married. Orbost varies in altitude/elevation from about -8 m (highlight point) to 1280 m (highlight point) above sea level. The postcode for Orbost is 3888. Neighbouring suburbs/regional areas of Orbost include Bemm River, Bendoc, Bete Bolong, Bonang, Jarrahmond, Marlo, Newmerella and Noorinbee.
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