Census of Population and Housing. It is available on open access at Penrith, St. Marys and St. Clair Branches. The Penrith LGA has one meteorological station located at Orchard Hills . More information can be taken from the Bureau of Meteorology Internet site. Wing Commander L.R. Gould.
Agriculture is important in Orchard Hills.
It makes a considerable contribution to the Sydney market of table grapes and stone fruits. The optimum size of these farms are betwwen 5-7 hectares. Table muscats were produced by 60 growers over 150 hectares in 1987. The production of table grapes is in decline. Penrith City Library Photographic Collection LCSL DD112.