Menai at a glance
Median house
$1,680,000
+8.4% over 12 months
Median unit
$427,680
Weekly rent
$1,000
Houses · units $663
Gross yield
3.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
10.4k
Median age 39
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 80 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2234), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,680,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (80 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $427,680, roughly 75% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.4%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $336,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +8.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Menai.
Median house price
$1,680,000
+8.4% over the past year. Median unit price $427,680.
Median of 80 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1000/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$663/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,680,000
+8.4% annual growth
$427,680
10,419
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +8.4%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+50%
2026
$1.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Menai.
Menai's median house price is $1,680,000 (median of 80 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2234 (NSW), Sutherland Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Menai (2234) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,680,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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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Day to day
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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.10% (median rent $1000/wk against a $1,680,000 price tag). Units yield 8.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.10%
Based on $1,680,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.06%
Based on $427,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+8.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
173
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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 $1,680,000 (median of 80 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $427,680. Annual growth is +8.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Menai?
- A useful starting point is the Menai median house price of $1,680,000 (units $427,680). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Menai a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Menai is 3.1%: the median weekly house rent is $1,000 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2234), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,680,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 8.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Menai is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $1000, for units it's $663.
- 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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