Menangle (NSW)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts, the suburb of Menangle's population is estimated at around 1,562 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 310 people (24.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,252 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,393 estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 301 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 45 persons per square kilometer. Menangle's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

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Menangle has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5% over the past year (Districts data aggregation). As of December 2025675 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.1%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

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Districts released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Menangle's median income among taxpayers is $40,146, with an average of $49,567. Nationally, incomes are higher. Greater Sydney has a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $43,703 (median) and $53,959 (average), based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Menangle's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 25th and 34th percentiles. The $800 - 1,499 earnings band captures 24.5% of the community (382 individuals), unlike broader area trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only of income remaining, ranking at the th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.

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Menangle's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Menangle stood at 46.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.6% and rented ones at 10.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median in Menangle was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Menangle's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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Family households comprise 75.8% of all households, including 34.8% couples with children, 38.0% couples without children, and 2.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.2%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The area's university qualification rate is 23.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (14.2%) and certificates (31.2%). Educational participation is high at 32.5%, comprising secondary education (10.0%), primary education (8.5%), and tertiary education (6.3%).

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Menangle has 35 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 19 different routes, facilitating 1,924 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents typically located 101 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound, with car being the dominant mode at 94%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 33.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

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Menangle faces significant health challenges based on Districts' assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 728 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Menangle's population shows lower cultural diversity, with 84.2% being Australian citizens, 87.5% born in Australia, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 75.0%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.8%), English (31.1%), and Irish (10.0%).

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Menangle's median age of 54 years is notably higher than Greater Sydney's 37 and the Australian median of 38. The age profile indicates that those aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, making up 17.5% of the population, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group comprises only 5.1%, lower than Greater Sydney's percentage. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.1% to 12.4%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 6.2% to 5.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Menangle's age profile will undergo significant changes by 2041, with the to age group projected to expand substantially, from to people, an increase of individuals ().

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Menangle currently has an estimated 79 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 69 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 185% by 2041 (to approximately 225 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 201. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.