Menai at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
10.4k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Menai.
The postcode for Menai is 2234 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Menai (2234) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Menai has roughly 10,419 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Menai scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Menai's population at 10,419, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,419
Median age
39
Family households
86%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
10,419
Median age: 39
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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
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Government School Catchment
Menai Public School
Menai High School
Tharawal Public School
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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 Menai postcode?
- Menai is in the 2234 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Menai?
- Menai is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2234. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Menai is approximately 10,419 (2021 Census). 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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