MENAI
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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.