Marengo
NSW 2453 • New South Wales
About Marengo
Marengo is a vast rural locality in northern New South Wales, covering approximately 250 square kilometres of New England hinterland countryside. Located within the Bellingen Shire, the locality sits in gently undulating terrain characterised by grazing pastures, scattered bushland, and the open landscapes typical of the NSW northern tablelands region. The area is very sparsely populated, with the land primarily used for cattle and sheep grazing along with some timber production. Its remote setting makes it one of the more secluded localities in coastal-hinterland NSW.
Life in Marengo revolves around rural farming and the self-sufficient lifestyle that comes with a large agricultural locality. Residents rely on nearby towns such as Bellingen and Dorrigo for services, shopping, and schooling. The surrounding landscape offers outstanding natural beauty, with access to national parks, state forests, and the Dorrigo rainforest escarpment not far to the east. This locality suits those seeking space, quiet, and a connection to the land, far from the pressures of urban living.
Marengo falls under postcode 2453 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Local school buses — Bellingen/Dorrigo schools Varies
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Entirely car-dependent rural locality; Bellingen is the nearest service centre (~60–80 km away)
No walkable infrastructure; this is a large rural locality where a vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dorrigo High School ICSEA 951Waterfall Way
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Dorrigo Public School ICSEA 9486657 2097 Hickory St
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Hernani Public School ICSEA 10496657 6155 Armidale-Grafton Rd
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Karabin Street
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Dundurrabin Public School ICSEA 8796657 8133 70 Mount St
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Ebor Public School ICSEA 8266775 9136 Waterfall Way
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Marengo by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Marengo Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Marengo" under Suburb