Sutherland Shire Council
Menai
Menai at a glance
Median house
$1,330,000
-3.6% year on year
Median unit
$427,680
Sales data pending
Days on market
44
Average to sell
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
10.4k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Menai.
Menai is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,330,000
-3.6% over the past year. Median unit price $427,680.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,330,000
-3.6% annual growth
$427,680
Sales data pending
44
Average days to sell
10,419
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.35%
Based on $1,330,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.81%
Based on $427,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-3.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202644 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -3.6%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
-17%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
10,419
Median age
39
Family households
86%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
282
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Menai.
Local schools for Menai
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Menai Public School
Menai High School
Tharawal Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Menai.
- What is the median house price in Menai?
- The median house price in Menai, NSW 2234 is $1,330,000. The median unit price is $427,680. Annual growth is -3.6%.
- What is the Menai postcode?
- Menai is in the 2234 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Menai?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Menai?
- There are 20 schools serving Menai on this page, including Menai Public School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Aquinas Catholic College.
- How walkable is Menai?
- Menai has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Menai?
- Menai is close to Menai Central, Bangor, Barden Ridge, Illawong, Woronora Heights.
- What is the population of Menai?
- Menai has approximately 10,419 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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