Alfords Point vs Menai
The verdict
Menai is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.97M in Alfords Point. Alfords Point rates higher for transport (52 vs 31). Menai rates higher for liveability (65 vs 53). Alfords Point is closer to the coast (9.8 km vs 11.1 km).
Scores
| Alfords Point | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 53 |
| Transport | 52 | 31 |
| Education | 66 | 66 |
| Liveability | 53 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alfords Point | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,131 | 10,419 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,969 | $2,575 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.6% | 41.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 78.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3 |
Growth: Alfords Point Stable · Menai Stable
Property
| Alfords Point | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.97M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $1.50M | $1.11M |
| House price YoY | 28.3% | 7.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 67 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Alfords Point | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 64 | 29 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 64 | 38 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 160 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,469 | 2,256 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alfords Point | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,037 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alfords Point · Menai
Transport
| Alfords Point | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Alfords Point | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 8 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.1 km | 23.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Alfords Point | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,131 | 10,419 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,146 | 10,372 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,198 | 11,175 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | -0.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alfords Point or Menai?
Alfords Point and Menai have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Alfords Point or Menai?
Menai is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.97M.
Which has better schools, Alfords Point or Menai?
Menai has a higher average school ICSEA (Alfords Point 1037 vs Menai 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alfords Point or Menai?
Alfords Point has the higher transport score (Alfords Point 52/100 vs Menai 31/100).
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