Menangle
With a median age of 54 that sits 14 years above the national figure, Menangle skews older than almost any other suburb in NSW. The population of 1,252 is spread across 34 square kilometres, producing a density of just 36.7 residents per km2, far below metropolitan averages. Separate houses account for 90.6% of dwellings and 44.1% have four or more bedrooms, signalling a large-lot, family-footprint housing stock. Mortgage-to-income at 39.1% exceeds stress thresholds, yet 45.3% of households own outright, which reveals a split between long-established debt-free owners and newer buyers stretched by current prices against household incomes in the 45.8th percentile nationally.
Population
1,252
Median Age
54.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,476/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
107
Median House
$676K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $675,900 in 2025, up from $645,900 in 2024, a 4.6% annual gain. That price is broadly accessible compared to greater Sydney medians, though monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500 and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 39.1% exceeds the 30% stress threshold based on local household incomes. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 90.6%, and 44.1% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, which is well above national proportions. Two-bedroom homes make up 33.1%, giving buyers a range of sizes. Only 9.4% of dwellings are semi-detached, so buyers expecting terrace or villa options will find slim pickings. The 45.3% outright-ownership rate indicates that long-term owners dominate, limiting turnover and keeping available stock tight.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $675,900 in 2025, up from $645,900 in 2024, a 4.6% annual gain. That price is broadly accessible compared to greater Sydney medians, though monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500 and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 39.1% exceeds the 30% stress threshold based on local household incomes. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 90.6%, and 44.1% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, which is well above national proportions. Two-bedroom homes make up 33.1%, giving buyers a range of sizes. Only 9.4% of dwellings are semi-detached, so buyers expecting terrace or villa options will find slim pickings. The 45.3% outright-ownership rate indicates that long-term owners dominate, limiting turnover and keeping available stock tight.
For Investors
The rental market is small but not without merit. Renters account for only 10.7% of occupied dwellings, lower than both state and national averages, which constrains the tenant pool for landlords. Weekly rent of $450 against a $675,900 median implies a gross yield of around 3.5%, modest but higher than many Sydney fringe markets. The vacancy rate of 4.8% is elevated compared to a 2-3% balanced-market benchmark, suggesting some softness in rental demand. On the positive side, 103 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, signalling active construction interest that could support future population growth. Price growth of 4.6% over the past year provides a capital growth signal that investors in detached-house markets may find worthwhile.
Development Activity
Total DAs
466
Last 12 Months
107
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+24.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 54 is 14 years above the national median, making Menangle one of NSW's older-skewing communities. Overseas-born residents reach 12.5%, which is 9.1 percentage points below the national average, consistent with a predominantly Australian-born population. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic, led by English (468), Irish (150) and Scottish (106). University qualifications stand at 21.8%, which is 8.3 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting the trade and construction workforce base rather than a knowledge-economy profile. Average household size of 2.6 matches national norms closely. The 14% volunteering rate and 88% residential stability (pct_stayed) point to a settled, low-turnover community where most residents have lived at the same address for years.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.6%
Houses
9.4%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupation is the defining tenure characteristic: 45.3% own outright and 44.0% carry a mortgage, leaving just 10.7% renting, far below both state and national averages. That outright-ownership depth reflects decades of residency rather than recent buyers, consistent with the suburb's 54-year median age. The housing stock is almost entirely detached, with separate houses at 90.6% and semi-detached at 9.4%. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 44.1%, which is above the national share, while two-bedroom dwellings represent 33.1%. The median price moved from $645,900 in 2024 to $675,900 in 2025, a 4.6% annual rise and a compound annual growth rate of 4.6% over the available data period. Mortgage repayments average $2,500 per month, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 39.1%, above the stress benchmark.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$687
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
20
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.5% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
39.1% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
34.6%
Couples, no children
931
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction dominates the local employment base at 18.3% (63 workers), followed by Education at 16.2% (56) and Healthcare at 11.9% (41). Professional and Technical services contribute 7.0% (24 workers) and Manufacturing rounds out the top five at 6.4% (22). By occupation, Professionals (98) and Clerical/Admin (81) are the two largest groups, followed by Managers (78). Unemployment sits at just 1.7%, well below national rates, though the participation rate of 37.7% is low because 412 residents are not in the labour force, reflecting the suburb's older age structure. Full-time employment among those who do work runs at 60.8%. Household weekly income of $1,476 places Menangle in the 45.8th percentile nationally, in line with a trade and service-sector workforce rather than a professional-class base.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.8%
Part-time
37.5%
Participation
37.7%
Employed
398
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.8%
Postgraduate
4.4%
Born Overseas
12.5%
Dwellings
393
Transport to Work
Car dependence is extreme: 91.6% of residents drive to work, compared to national averages, and public transport usage is not recorded, suggesting limited services. Walking and cycling account for 2.5% of commutes. No schools are recorded within the Menangle boundary, so families are reliant on neighbouring suburbs for education. Crime data is not available in this dataset, so no direct comparison can be made. The 7.1% of residents who need daily assistance (76 people) is consistent with the older median age of 54. The vacancy rate of 4.8% is above the balanced-market threshold of approximately 2-3%, which favours tenants over landlords. The suburb's 34-square-kilometre spread at low density of 36.7 per km2 means that space and separation from neighbours is a practical reality of daily life here.
Drive
91.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Menangle compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menangle a good suburb to live in?
Menangle suits buyers and long-term residents who value space and quiet over urban amenity. The median age of 54, some 14 years above national, and 88% residential stability reflect a settled community. Car dependence is high at 91.6% and no schools are recorded inside the suburb, so families with children should factor in travel to neighbouring areas.
What is the median house price in Menangle?
The median house price in Menangle was $675,900 in 2025, up 4.6% from $645,900 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 39.1%, which sits above the 30% stress threshold relative to local household incomes.
What schools are in Menangle?
No schools are recorded within the Menangle suburb boundary in this dataset. Residents travel to neighbouring suburbs for primary and secondary education. The local university qualification rate of 21.8% is 8.3 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the trade and construction workforce profile.
Is Menangle safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Menangle in this dataset. Indirect indicators are broadly positive: the unemployment rate of 1.7% is well below national averages, and 88% of residents have stayed at the same address, pointing to a stable, low-turnover community rather than a high-transience environment.
Is Menangle good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Weekly rent of $450 against a $675,900 median implies a gross yield of around 3.5%, above many Sydney fringe markets, but the 4.8% vacancy rate is above the balanced-market benchmark of 2-3%. The 10.7% renter share is low compared to state averages, limiting the tenant pool, while price growth of 4.6% over the past year is a positive capital signal.
How is Menangle's population changing?
Menangle has 1,252 residents across 34 square kilometres, and its population trends slowly because 88% of residents stayed at the same address. The median age of 54 is 14 years above the national median, and the low 12% annual turnover suggests incremental rather than rapid change. Development activity of 103 applications in 12 months signals some in-migration pressure.
How much development is happening in Menangle?
There were 103 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, which is high for a suburb of 1,252 people. Recent samples include new dwelling houses and swimming pools, consistent with expanding residential activity on large lots. This level of activity suggests Menangle is attracting more new builds than its current population size would imply.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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