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Morangarell

NSW 2666 • New South Wales

34
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
192.35 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Morangarell

Morangarell is a quiet rural locality in Bland Shire, in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated between the towns of Temora, Grenfell, Barmedman and Young. The locality is bisected by Bland Creek, a tributary of the Lachlan River, and once contained a small village of the same name that has since become a ghost town. The surrounding landscape is typical of the central NSW wheat belt — vast rolling plains, cereal croplands, and intermittent creek lines supporting native vegetation.

Morangarell today is a purely agricultural district, with farming families engaged in dryland cropping and grazing on properties spread across the locality. There are no urban facilities within Morangarell itself; residents travel to West Wyalong, Young, or Temora for schools, medical services, and shopping. The area offers an authentic rural lifestyle with deep connections to the agricultural heritage of the Riverina, and the surrounding region is known for its canola and wheat crops that transform the plains with colour in spring.

Morangarell falls under postcode 2666 and is governed by the Temora 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
2666
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Temora
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.49°, 147.58°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
192.35 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2666

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2666, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,719
Median 2023–24
$51,071
▲ 31.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,768

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2666; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
390 km
By Train
No local rail service; nearest station is West Wyalong (~40km) with limited NSW TrainLink coach connections
By Car (Peak)
4.5-5 hours to Sydney via Olympic Highway and Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
4-4.5 hours

🛣️ Car essential; Olympic Highway is the main corridor for travel north-south

Walkability Car-Dependent

Scattered rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; farming district only

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
34
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
149.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
83 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
232.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
16.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Temora →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Morangarell in NSW? +

Morangarell is a rural locality in Bland Shire in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located between Temora, Grenfell, Barmedman, and Young in central NSW.

What LGA is Morangarell in? +

Morangarell falls under Bland Shire Council in regional New South Wales.

Is there a town at Morangarell? +

There was once a small village at Morangarell, but it is now considered a ghost town. The locality today is purely agricultural, with no township facilities.

What is the main farming activity around Morangarell? +

The Morangarell area is part of the NSW wheat belt, with residents primarily engaged in dryland cropping (wheat, canola, barley) and sheep and cattle grazing.

Is Morangarell a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Morangarell is part of the Temora 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 Morangarell? +

Morangarell had a population of 34 at the 2021 Census.