Menangle Park vs Rosemeadow
Menangle Park (median $797,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Rosemeadow ($955,000).
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| Measure | Menangle Park | Rosemeadow |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $797,500 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +7.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 224 | 8,007 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 659 mm | 707 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 28.7°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
Rosemeadow scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Menangle Park (987) sits above Rosemeadow (964). Rosemeadow skews owner-occupied (64%), Menangle Park runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Menangle Park is the lower entry point at $797,500 median, 16% 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 3.43%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Menangle Park edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 964).
Menangle Park vs Rosemeadow: common questions
Is Menangle Park or Rosemeadow cheaper to buy in?
Menangle Park has the lower median house price at $797,500, roughly 16% below Rosemeadow ($955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Menangle Park or Rosemeadow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Menangle Park scores 987 vs 964 in Rosemeadow. 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 Rosemeadow?
Rosemeadow scores 2/100 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 Rosemeadow?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.09% in Menangle Park vs 3.43% in Rosemeadow. 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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