MENAI

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $1,720,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,185,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,822
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 4.1%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 10,419
Density 805.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

MENAI Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,720,000
House Sales Volume 65 sales
Unit Median $1,185,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $905/wk
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MENAI Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,822 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.43x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MENAI 2,822/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MENAI has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

MENAI Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

10,419
Total Population
805
people/km² density
4.1%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
3,720 people
35.7%
2
England
3,487 people
33.5%
3
Ireland
1,060 people
10.2%
4
Scotland
871 people
8.4%
5
Italy
645 people
6.2%

Transport

30.8 km
to Sydney CBD
39 min
drive to CBD
65 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (1)

Catholic (1)

Aquinas Catholic College

Details
74.2 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

MENAI Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 9 neighbouring suburbs

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About MENAI

Menai is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 30.8km from CBD, about 65 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 10,419 with a density of 805 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,720,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $1,185,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school Aquinas Catholic College has 132.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2822 per 100,000, 0.43x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 35.70%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (33.47%) and Irish (10.17%).

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Menai has a house median of $1,720,000 and unit median of $1,185,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Menai has a crime rate of 2822 per 100,000, which is 0.43x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Aquinas Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 132 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 74.2. Independent schools: Inaburra School, 2024 HSC results: 75 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 64.2 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Menai has a population of 10,419, with Chinese comprising 4.10%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (35.70%), English (33.47%), Irish (10.17%), Scottish (8.36%), Italian (6.19%).

Menai is approximately 30.8km from Sydney CBD, about 39 minutes by car or 65 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.