Menangle Park vs Spring Farm
Menangle Park (median $797,500) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Spring Farm ($1,070,000).
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Menangle Park and Spring Farm side by side
| Measure | Menangle Park | Spring Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $797,500 | $1,070,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $398,160 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +7.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | $770/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1013 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 224 | 9,868 |
| Median age | 39 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 659 mm | 691 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.8°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 Spring Farm (1013) sits above Menangle Park (987). Spring Farm skews owner-occupied (73%), Menangle Park runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Menangle Park is the lower entry point at $797,500 median, 25% 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 3.74%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Spring Farm edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 987). Spring Farm also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Menangle Park vs Spring Farm: common questions
Is Menangle Park or Spring Farm cheaper to buy in?
Menangle Park has the lower median house price at $797,500, roughly 25% below Spring Farm ($1,070,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Menangle Park or Spring Farm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spring Farm scores 1013 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Menangle Park or Spring Farm?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.09% in Menangle Park vs 3.74% in Spring Farm. 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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