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Merriangaah

NSW 2632 • New South Wales

12
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
86.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableHistoric
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About Merriangaah

Merriangaah is a tiny rural locality in New South Wales, situated in the Eden-Monaro electorate and the Monaro state electorate, covering approximately 86.5 square kilometres of high country terrain. Located within postcode 2632 — which encompasses the Bombala and south-east Monaro region near the Victorian border — Merriangaah has a recorded census population of just 12 people, placing it among NSW's smallest localities. The landscape features typical Monaro high plains characteristics: open grassland, granite outcrops, native eucalypt woodland, and cold winters.

Life in Merriangaah is about as remote and peaceful as it gets in New South Wales — vast pastoral properties, star-filled skies, and a lifestyle defined by the rhythms of the land and seasons. The nearest towns are Bombala (the closest service centre) and Cooma (a larger regional hub), both of which provide schools, shopping, medical services, and community facilities for the surrounding high country. The area is popular with those seeking large rural blocks at affordable prices, and the region's proximity to Snowy Mountains recreation — including skiing and fishing — adds lifestyle appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Merriangaah falls under postcode 2632 and is governed by the Snowy Monaro Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2632
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Snowy Monaro
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.02°, 149.22°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
86.46 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2632

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2632, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,183
Median 2023–24
$52,211
▲ 10.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,844

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2632; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
No rail; nearest coach services from Cooma or Bombala
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr

🛣️ Monaro Highway via Cooma provides the main route north to Sydney; car essential

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely remote high country locality; no public transport or walking infrastructure; vehicle required for all travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
12
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
125.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
89.7 / 100k
2yr Down 16.7% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
287.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
125.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Snowy Monaro →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Merriangaah NSW? +

Merriangaah is a small rural locality in New South Wales, situated in the Monaro high country within postcode 2632, near Bombala and in the Eden-Monaro federal electorate.

What is the population of Merriangaah NSW? +

Merriangaah has one of the smallest populations of any NSW locality, with only around 12 residents recorded in recent census data — primarily on large pastoral properties.

What is Merriangaah like? +

Merriangaah is a remote high country locality characterised by open Monaro grassland, granite outcrops, and native eucalypt woodland. It offers a quiet pastoral lifestyle with proximity to Snowy Mountains recreation.

What is the nearest town to Merriangaah? +

The nearest service town to Merriangaah is Bombala, with Cooma serving as a larger regional hub providing schools, medical services, and shopping for the broader high country area.

Is Merriangaah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Merriangaah is part of the Snowy Monaro 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.

What is the population of Merriangaah? +

Merriangaah had a population of 12 at the 2021 Census.