Menangle, NSW 2568 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Menangle is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2568, home to 1,252 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wollondilly local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 55 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,252
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,476 /week
- Median personal income
- $687 /week
- Median family income
- $2,034 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Camden Park Environmental Education Centre
- Rosemeadow Public School
- Mary Brooksbank School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 12 bus stops
- St Patrick's Catholic Church, Menangle Rd
- Menangle Rd Opp St Patrick's Catholic Church
- Menangle Rd After St James Av
- Menangle Rd After Woodbridge Rd
- Menangle Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 31.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 60.4% of the 791 resolvable premises in Menangle. 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 Premises: 39.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 60.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 43 across postcode 2568 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9 vehicle theft, 8 theft, 8 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Menangle?
Menangle (NSW 2568) had 1,252 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Menangle?
The median advertised rent in Menangle is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Menangle?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Menangle covering government sectors. Nearest include: Camden Park Environmental Education Centre (2.8 km), Rosemeadow Public School (5.8 km), Mary Brooksbank School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Menangle?
Menangle is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (60.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Menangle?
Across postcode 2568, 43 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were vehicle theft (9), theft (8), property damage (8). 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 Menangle?
In Menangle, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (31.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Menangle?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Menangle centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops, 2 train stops. 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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