Menangle
NSWMenangle is a growing suburb in NSW with 1,252 residents.
- SAL code
- 12579
- SA2
- 123031446
- Population
- 1,252
- LGA
- Wollondilly
Menangle, NSW had 1,252 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 20.3% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 75-84 years, and the median age sits at 54. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,500 a month. Around 89.3% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 45.3%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 90.6% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 2 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?1,252
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+20.3%
3yr: +15.2% · 10yr: +44.1%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,476/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
54
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?9/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?1.5%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
in suburb
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?2
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?22
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?117
Wollondilly · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Douglas Park - Appin (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Menangle suburb alone is ~1,252 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,188 to 13,313 over 24 years, averaging 3.2% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Douglas Park PS99.9%
- Cawdor PS 0.1%
- Appin PS 0.0%
- Camden SPS 0.0%
Secondary
Camden HS100.0%
- Ambarvale HS 0.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (90.6%), owner-occupied (89%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
8 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 47.9% | 16.33 km² |
| C4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 23.5% | 8.01 km² |
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 23.0% | 7.83 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 3.3% | 1.13 km² |
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 1.7% | 0.60 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.3% | 0.10 km² |
| E1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.2% | 0.06 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 0.1% | 0.04 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.