Side by sideSuburb comparison

Menai vs Menai Central.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Menai edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Menai (1075) sits above Menai Central (1069).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Menai edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 1069).

Common questionsMenai vs Menai Central

Common questions

Does Menai or Menai Central have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Menai scores 1075 vs 1069 in Menai Central. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Menai
Metric
Menai Central

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$600/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$600/wk
$560/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$510/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

34
Walk score
34
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
10,419
Population
30,648
39
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1075
Avg ICSEA
1069

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).