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Morangarell

NSW 2666 • New South Wales

34
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
192.35 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Morangarell

Morangarell is a quiet rural locality in Bland Shire, in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated between the towns of Temora, Grenfell, Barmedman and Young. The locality is bisected by Bland Creek, a tributary of the Lachlan River, and once contained a small village of the same name that has since become a ghost town. The surrounding landscape is typical of the central NSW wheat belt — vast rolling plains, cereal croplands, and intermittent creek lines supporting native vegetation.

Morangarell today is a purely agricultural district, with farming families engaged in dryland cropping and grazing on properties spread across the locality. There are no urban facilities within Morangarell itself; residents travel to West Wyalong, Young, or Temora for schools, medical services, and shopping. The area offers an authentic rural lifestyle with deep connections to the agricultural heritage of the Riverina, and the surrounding region is known for its canola and wheat crops that transform the plains with colour in spring.

Morangarell falls under postcode 2666 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2666
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.49°, 147.58°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
192.35 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
390 km
By Train
No local rail service; nearest station is West Wyalong (~40km) with limited NSW TrainLink coach connections
By Car (Peak)
4.5-5 hours to Sydney via Olympic Highway and Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
4-4.5 hours

🛣️ Car essential; Olympic Highway is the main corridor for travel north-south

Walkability Car-Dependent

Scattered rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; farming district only

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Morangarell by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Morangarell Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Morangarell" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
34
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Morangarell in NSW? +

Morangarell is a rural locality in Bland Shire in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located between Temora, Grenfell, Barmedman, and Young in central NSW.

What LGA is Morangarell in? +

Morangarell falls under Bland Shire Council in regional New South Wales.

Is there a town at Morangarell? +

There was once a small village at Morangarell, but it is now considered a ghost town. The locality today is purely agricultural, with no township facilities.

What is the main farming activity around Morangarell? +

The Morangarell area is part of the NSW wheat belt, with residents primarily engaged in dryland cropping (wheat, canola, barley) and sheep and cattle grazing.