Methul

NSW 2701 • New South Wales

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
193.34 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote

About Methul

Methul is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 460 kilometres south-west of Sydney near the town of Temora. The locality covers around 193 square kilometres of flat Riverina farmland and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is typical of the southern Riverina, with broad paddocks of wheat, canola, and sheep grazing on fertile plains soils.

Temora, approximately 20 kilometres to the south-east, provides the main services for the district including a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and an aviation heritage museum. The Temora Aviation Museum houses one of the world's finest collections of flying WWII aircraft. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Methul.

Methul falls under postcode 2701 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2701
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.80°, 147.19°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
193.34 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Temora
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
460 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Temora (approx. 20 km) to Sydney; approx. 6.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Olympic Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Temora.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
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

What is Methul known for? +

Methul is a quiet farming locality near Temora in the NSW Riverina, known for its cereal and sheep country and proximity to the renowned Temora Aviation Museum housing flying WWII aircraft.

How far is Methul from Sydney CBD? +

Methul is approximately 460 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, around 5 to 6 hours by road via the Hume and Olympic Highways.

Does Methul have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Methul. NSW TrainLink services operate from Temora (approximately 20 km south-east) to Sydney.

What is the population of Methul? +

According to the 2021 Census, Methul has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality in the NSW Riverina.

Is Methul a good place to live? +

Methul suits those with farming interests in the Riverina, with Temora providing essential services and the famous Temora Aviation Museum a unique local attraction.

What is the postcode for Methul? +

The postcode for Methul, NSW is 2701.