NSW · Wollondilly Council
Menangle, 2568
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Menangle is a small locality in the Wollondilly area, home to around 1,252 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 54 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-22%), roughly 43.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $760, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,252
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,476
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 418
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 44.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 18 / 37 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $760
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 54
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 27
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 179 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -21.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson5
- Domestic Violence Related Assault3
- Fraud4
- Motor Vehicle Theft6
- Transport Regulatory Offences8
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Camden Park Environmental Education CentreCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- ENT Stevens Rd
- Level Crossing
- Menangle Station
- Menangle Station, Platform 1
- Menangle Station, Stevens Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
463 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure454 MENANGLE ROAD MENANGLE 2568Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Extensive agriculture; Agriculture80 CUMMINS ROAD MENANGLE 2568Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation42 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool27 STATION STREET MENANGLE 2568Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support27 BERRY AVENUE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool8 ORCHARD LANE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation14 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation24 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation14 BERRY AVENUE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 CATTLE PASTURES DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Main road; Hours of operation and trading110 MENANGLE ROAD MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation46 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool86 CARROLLS ROAD MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 VINEYARD LANE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 ORCHARD LANE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Privacy screens; Rainwater tanks23 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation24 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 VINEYARD LANE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation34 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 VINEYARD LANE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support38 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 DHARAWAL AVENUE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Entertainment facility; Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Function centre4 STATION STREET MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation32 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 ORCHARD LANE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool21 ENGELMAN CRESCENT MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 ARCHIES CROSSING WAY MENANGLE 2568Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE MENANGLE 2568Determined
- Dwelling house; Office Premise; Temporary building, structure or use; Car park81 MENANGLE ROAD MENANGLE 2568Additional Information Requested
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Carrolls Rd at Finns RdBus stop
- Finns Rd at Woodbridge RdBus stop
- Finns Rd opp Carrolls RdBus stop
- Finns Rd opp Woodbridge RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Dean McGrath ParkPark
- Rotolactor ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Menangle Railway Station groupMain Southern railway MenangleSHR
- Menangle rail bridge over Nepean RiverMain Southern railway, Menangle; GileadSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 45.5/100
- National rank
- 2317th in Australia
- State rank
- 673rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #40 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #447 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 76%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Arsoncrime5
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime3
- Fraudcrime4
- Motor Vehicle Theftcrime6
- Transport Regulatory Offencescrime8
- ENT Stevens Rdtransport
- Level Crossingtransport
- Menangle Stationtransport
- Menangle Station, Platform 1transport
- Menangle Station, Stevens Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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