Data released from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade shows a town-by-town breakdown of just how many applications were made.

By far the most number of passport applications came from residents in Orange with 3106 during the 12-month period.

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Bathurst was not too far behind with 2654 applications during the year - an average of more than 50 each week.

Dubbo had 2430 applications and Mudgee 1106.

Every other location in the region recorded less than 850 applications, with 837 made in Lithgow, 587 in Young and 532 in Parkes.

With so many passport applications made, we're wondering where everyone is heading on their next holiday.

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