Merungle Hill, NSW 2705 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Merungle Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2705, home to 258 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Narrandera local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 450 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 258
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,768 /week
- Median personal income
- $734 /week
- Median family income
- $1,892 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Leeton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $241 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Yanco Public School
- Gralee School
- Parkview Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops
- 125 Canal Rd
- 124 Canal Rd
- 169 Canal Rd
- 104 Canal Rd
- 54 Mckay Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 152 resolvable premises in Merungle Hill. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 882 across postcode 2705 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 254 violent offences, 166 theft, 127 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merungle Hill?
Merungle Hill (NSW 2705) had 258 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Leeton local government area.
What is the median rent in Merungle Hill?
The median advertised rent in Merungle Hill is $241/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Merungle Hill?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Merungle Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yanco Public School (2.1 km), Gralee School (4.4 km), Parkview Public School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Merungle Hill?
Merungle Hill is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Merungle Hill?
Across postcode 2705, 882 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (254), theft (166), property damage (127). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Merungle Hill?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Merungle Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus 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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