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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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2705
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

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.

What is the population of Merungle Hill? +

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