Menangle Park vs Mount Annan
Menangle Park (median $797,500) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Mount Annan ($1,157,250).
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| Measure | Menangle Park | Mount Annan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $797,500 | $1,157,250 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $683,750 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +15.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 224 | 11,784 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 659 mm | 679 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.5°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
Mount Annan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Annan (1003) sits above Menangle Park (987). Mount Annan skews owner-occupied (79%), Menangle Park runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Menangle Park is the lower entry point at $797,500 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Menangle Park offers the higher gross rental yield (5.09% vs 3.24%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mount Annan edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 987). Mount Annan also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Menangle Park vs Mount Annan: common questions
Is Menangle Park or Mount Annan cheaper to buy in?
Menangle Park has the lower median house price at $797,500, roughly 31% below Mount Annan ($1,157,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Menangle Park or Mount Annan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Annan scores 1003 vs 987 in Menangle 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.
Which is more walkable, Menangle Park or Mount Annan?
Mount Annan scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Menangle Park or Mount Annan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.09% in Menangle Park vs 3.24% in Mount Annan. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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