Manton, NSW 2582 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Manton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2582, home to 350 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hilltops local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 247 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,750 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,216 /week
- Median family income
- $3,208 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Yass Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $620 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Berinba Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- 87 Yass Valley Way
- Reardons Rd At Hume Hwy
- Old Gap Rd Opp Manton Rd
- Manton Rd At Old Gap Rd
- 130 Yass Valley Way
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 61.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.3% of the 149 resolvable premises in Manton. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Node: 0.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 95.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 659 across postcode 2582 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 183 drug offences, 133 theft, 122 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Manton?
Manton (NSW 2582) had 350 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Yass Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Manton?
The median advertised rent in Manton is $620/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Manton?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Manton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Berinba Public School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Manton?
Manton is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Manton?
Across postcode 2582, 659 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were drug offences (183), theft (133), violent (122). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Manton?
In Manton, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (61.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Manton?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Manton centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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