Menangle
NSW 2568 • Greater Sydney
About Menangle
Menangle is a historic village located approximately 69 km southwest of Sydney CBD, within the Wollondilly Shire in the Macarthur region of New South Wales. The suburb sits at around 86 metres elevation along the Nepean River, with a population of around 1,252 residents as of 2021. Its name derives from an Indigenous word meaning 'a place of swamps and lagoons', reflecting the wetland landscape along the riverbanks. The area is largely rural in character, dominated by farming land associated with the historic Camden Park Estate.
Menangle retains a strong agricultural and heritage identity, with the landmark Camden Park Estate and its historic homestead shaping the village's origins. The Menangle railway station, dating to 1863 and listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, once enabled overnight milk deliveries to Sydney and helped establish the area's dairying tradition. Today residents enjoy a quiet semi-rural lifestyle, with easy access to Camden's growing commercial precinct and Picton's amenities. The scenic Nepean River corridor is popular for fishing and walking, making Menangle appealing to families seeking rural tranquility within commuting distance of Sydney.
Menangle falls under postcode 2568 and is governed by Wollondilly Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 895 — Camden / Campbelltown 30-40 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Menangle station on the Main Southern Line provides direct train access to Macarthur and Sydney.
Very limited footpaths and services within walking distance. A car is essential for daily errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Menangle, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Menangle by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Menangle Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Menangle" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 47
- 2. Italy 9
- 3. Indonesia 6
- 4. New Zealand 6
- 5. South Africa 6
- 6. Malta 5
- 7. Scotland 5
- 8. China 4
- 9. Netherlands 4
- 10. United States 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)