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Merungle Hill

NSW 2705 • New South Wales

258
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.36 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyAffordable
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About Merungle Hill

Merungle Hill is a small rural locality in the Leeton Shire of New South Wales, situated approximately 5 kilometres from the town of Leeton and 3 kilometres from Yanco. With a population of around 258 residents spread across 42 square kilometres of irrigated farming country, the area is defined by the productive agricultural landscape of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. The locality is home to fruit orchards, rice paddies, and market gardens characteristic of this fertile river plain region.

Residents of Merungle Hill typically rely on the nearby town of Leeton for services, schools, and amenities, including Leeton's well-regarded hospital, shops, and community facilities. The area attracts farming families and those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle close to a serviced regional town. The surrounding Leeton district is known for its citrus and stone fruit production, wineries, and the annual Leeton Mardi Gras festival.

Merungle Hill falls under postcode 2705 and is governed by the Leeton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2705
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Leeton
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.49°, 146.37°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.36 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2705

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2705, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,326
Median 2023–24
$55,359
▲ 19.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,601

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2705; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local services — Leeton / Griffith 10–20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
540 km
By Train
No direct rail; nearest station is Griffith (limited CountryLink service)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 6 hours via Hume Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 5.5 hours

🛣️ Leeton is 540km from Sydney. Nearest airport is Griffith Airport with Regional Express flights to Sydney.

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality; private vehicle required for all services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
258
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
454.6 / 100k
2yr Up 85.7% 10yr Down 6.0%
Motor vehicle theft
402.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
498.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
314.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Leeton →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Merungle Hill located? +

Merungle Hill is a rural locality in Leeton Shire, NSW, located about 5 kilometres from Leeton and 3 kilometres from Yanco in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.

What is the nearest town to Merungle Hill? +

The nearest town is Leeton (5 km), which provides shops, schools, medical services, and other amenities for Merungle Hill residents.

What is Merungle Hill known for? +

The area is known for irrigated agriculture, including citrus fruits, stone fruits, and rice production, typical of the highly productive Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.

Is there public transport in Merungle Hill? +

Public transport is very limited. Residents rely on private vehicles, with the nearest regional services operating out of Leeton and Griffith.

Is Merungle Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Merungle Hill is part of the Leeton 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 Merungle Hill? +

Merungle Hill had a population of 258 at the 2021 Census.