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Memagong

NSW 2594 • New South Wales

96
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
231.40 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Memagong

Memagong is a rural locality in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, located within the 2594 postcode area near the town of Young in the Hilltops local government area. With a population of 96 at the 2021 Census spread across 231 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated pastoral and farming district. The locality sits in the Riverina federal electorate and the Cootamundra state electorate, approximately 370 kilometres south-west of Sydney.

The Memagong district is part of the broader Hilltops region, renowned for its cherry orchards, vineyards, and diverse agriculture including cereal crops, canola, and livestock grazing. Residents rely on nearby Young for shopping, schools, medical facilities, and community services. The gently undulating pastoral landscape and quiet rural character appeal to those seeking a farming lifestyle within reach of the regional centres of Young and Cowra.

Memagong falls under postcode 2594 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2594
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hilltops
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.23°, 148.11°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
231.40 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2594

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2594, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,999
Median 2023–24
$51,009
▲ 21.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,861

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2594; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Young N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
370 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station is Harden (50 km)
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 30 min - 5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr - 4 hr 30 min

🛣️ Young is the nearest service town (15-20 km); Canberra is approximately 170 km to the east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, services, or footpaths; entirely car-dependent rural area

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
96
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Hilltops Local Government Area, which contains Memagong. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
155.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.4%
Motor vehicle theft
129.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
414.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
176.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Hilltops →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memagong known for? +

Memagong is a quiet farming locality in the Hilltops region of New South Wales, surrounded by the agricultural lands near Young that are renowned for cherry orchards, vineyards, and cereal cropping.

How far is Memagong from Young? +

Memagong is located in the rural area surrounding Young, approximately 15 to 20 kilometres from the town centre, making it a short drive for access to shops and services.

Does Memagong have public transport? +

Memagong has no public transport services. The locality is car-dependent, with residents driving to Young for all services and amenities. The nearest rail connection is at Harden, approximately 50 kilometres to the south-east.

What is the population of Memagong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Memagong has a population of 96 residents spread across 231 square kilometres of farming country near Young.

Is Memagong a good place to live? +

Memagong suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the productive Hilltops farming region. While the locality has no services of its own, nearby Young provides all essential amenities, and the area offers open pastoral landscapes and proximity to the region's celebrated cherry and wine industries.

What is the postcode for Memagong? +

The postcode for Memagong is 2594, shared with Young and other localities in the Hilltops region.

Is Memagong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Memagong is part of the Hilltops LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.