Razorback vs Menangle
Menangle (median $705,900) is roughly 73% cheaper to buy into than Razorback ($2,655,000).
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Razorback and Menangle side by side
| Measure | Razorback | Menangle |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,655,000 | $705,900 |
| Median unit | $380,160 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | $810/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,174 | 1,252 |
| Median age | 43 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 711 mm | 670 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.6°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 Razorback (1005) sits above Menangle (1001). Razorback skews owner-occupied (88%), Menangle runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Menangle is the lower entry point at $705,900 median, 73% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Menangle offers the higher gross rental yield (5.97% vs 1.55%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Razorback edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1001). Razorback also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Razorback vs Menangle: common questions
Is Razorback or Menangle cheaper to buy in?
Menangle has the lower median house price at $705,900, roughly 73% below Razorback ($2,655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Razorback or Menangle have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Razorback scores 1005 vs 1001 in Menangle. 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, Razorback or Menangle?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.97% in Menangle vs 1.55% in Razorback. 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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