Menangle vs Douglas Park
Menangle (median $705,900) is roughly 50% cheaper to buy into than Douglas Park ($1,403,000).
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Menangle and Douglas Park side by side
| Measure | Menangle | Douglas Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $705,900 | $1,403,000 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $375,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -6.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $810/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,252 | 1,386 |
| Median age | 54 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 670 mm | 672 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.4°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 Douglas Park (997). Douglas Park skews owner-occupied (88%), Menangle runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Menangle is the lower entry point at $705,900 median, 50% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Menangle edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 997).
Menangle vs Douglas Park: common questions
Is Menangle or Douglas Park cheaper to buy in?
Menangle has the lower median house price at $705,900, roughly 50% below Douglas Park ($1,403,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Menangle or Douglas Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Menangle scores 1001 vs 997 in Douglas Park. 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.
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