Appin vs Menangle
Menangle (median $705,900) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Appin ($1,175,000).
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Appin and Menangle side by side
| Measure | Appin | Menangle |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,175,000 | $705,900 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +0.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $810/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 0 |
| Population | 3,213 | 1,252 |
| Median age | 33 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 817 mm | 670 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 28.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Menangle (1001) sits above Appin (967). Appin skews owner-occupied (81%), Menangle runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Menangle is the lower entry point at $705,900 median, 40% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Menangle offers the higher gross rental yield (5.97% vs 2.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Menangle edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 967). Appin also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Appin vs Menangle: common questions
Is Appin or Menangle cheaper to buy in?
Menangle has the lower median house price at $705,900, roughly 40% below Appin ($1,175,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Appin or Menangle have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Menangle scores 1001 vs 967 in Appin. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Appin or Menangle?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.97% in Menangle vs 2.79% in Appin. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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