August 2025
Beating the Urban Heat
How Orchard Hills North is Tackling the Urban Heat Island Effect
At Orchard Hills North, we know the urban heat island effect – where built-up areas can trap heat and feel hotter than surrounding regions – is a genuine concern for many people. As our cities grow, it’s important to create communities that stay cooler, greener, and more liveable.
That’s why we’ve built climate-conscious design into the very foundations of Orchard Hills North.
A greener, cooler community
We’ll retain and enhance the natural creek line and bushland to create a lush, shaded “green spine” running through the neighbourhood. This not only cools the air but also provides a beautiful, natural space for walking, cycling, and relaxing.
Tree planting and landscaping
We’re planting thousands of trees and shrubs across the community, creating shaded streets, parks, and shared spaces. More tree canopy means less heat absorbed by roads and buildings and more pleasant outdoor areas for everyone.
Water-wise cooling
Our stormwater is directed into wetlands and reused for passive irrigation, helping to keep landscaping healthy without wasting water.
Biodiversity and habitat creation
The wetlands and green corridors aren’t just for people – they provide habitat for native birds, plants, and animals, enhancing local biodiversity while improving air quality.
Shaded active transport routes
We’ve designed kilometres of shaded walking and cycling paths to make it easy and comfortable to get around without the car.
Our goal is simple: to create a neighbourhood where residents can enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and feel comfortable year-round. By combining smart urban design, extensive planting, and water-sensitive landscaping, Orchard Hills North is doing its part to combat the urban heat island effect and build a cooler future.
You can learn more about our sustainability initiatives on our Environment page.
Latest News & Updates
March 2026
The Story Behind Napoli Street
At Orchard Hills North, every street name is chosen to reflect the people and stories that have shaped the region into what it is today. Napoli Street in stage 2 of Orchard Hills North is one such tribute.
October 2025
Students Provide Inspiration for Public Art at Orchard Hills North
Orchard Hills is a place where the past is never far away – where groves once flourished, farms shaped daily life, and the rhythms of the land fostered connection. Even as the suburb evolves, its identity remains deeply rooted in fruit trees, soil, sky, and the everyday beauty of its people and creatures.
September 2025
Stage 1 Purchasers Step Onto Their Land
Orchard Hills North was filled with excitement over the weekend, as Stage 1 purchasers came to see their lot for the very first time.
July 2025
Understanding Aircraft Noise
We know some people have questions about aircraft noise with the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport set to open in 2026. It’s an exciting development for our region, but it’s natural to want to understand what it might mean for day-to-day living.
October 2024
New Land Release Sells Out in 90 Minutes
The latest land release at Orchard Hills North proved extremely popular with all 38 lots selling on the day of release. Over 100 people had registered to purchase with some groups queuing for five days (and nights!) prior to the release. There was lots of excitement from those able to secure a block as they look forward to building their dream home in the new community.
August 2024
Construction Gets Underway with Official Sod Turning Ceremony
The first soil was officially turned on the ground of Orchard Hills North in August to mark the beginning of construction.
July 2024
Spring into the new Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Gipps Street Recreation Precinct will open in early Spring and it is set to be a game-changer for the future residents of Orchard Hills North.
May 2024
The Wait is Over: Highlights from the First Land Release at OHN
Congratulation to everyone who purchased land or a home & land package in the first sales release at Orchard Hills North.
Customer Spotlight
Thi and Frank
Thi and Frank can’t wait to start to build their brand-new home at Orchard Hills North. For Thi, the location was a perfect match as she works nearby in Jordan Springs. Their future home also offers something truly special. “We’ll have views towards the Blue Mountains and local parks,” Frank shared. “Day and night the view from our home will be great.”
Shivani and Chirag
Shivani and Chirag chat about how Legacy Property is on the journey with you when you buy into Orchard Hills North.
Lucy and Penny
Caddens locals Lucy and her mum Penny drove by the Orchard Hills Sales Centre and decided to join the new community. They are building a house and land package with McDonald Jones Homes.
William & Hayley
"We’ve got two really young kids and we think that what they’re building here is really good to grow our family"
Gabrielle and Joshua
"We started actually with an email just off the website and within a day, Amy had gotten back to us. So it started with an email reaching out, we ended up buying a block of land here."
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