Barden Ridge vs Menai
The verdict
Menai is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $1.77M in Barden Ridge. Barden Ridge rates higher for transport (48 vs 31). Menai has a shorter estimated CBD commute (83 vs 90 min).
Scores
| Barden Ridge | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 53 |
| Transport | 48 | 31 |
| Education | 66 | 66 |
| Liveability | 67 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barden Ridge | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 10,419 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,134 | $2,575 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 41.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3 |
Growth: Barden Ridge Stable · Menai Stable
Property
| Barden Ridge | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.77M | $1.69M |
| Median unit price | $1.33M | $1.06M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 5.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Barden Ridge | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 29 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 38 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 145 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,308 | 2,707 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barden Ridge | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,073 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Barden Ridge · Menai
Transport
| Barden Ridge | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Barden Ridge | 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 | 4 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.9 km | 23.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Barden Ridge | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,129 | 10,419 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,111 | 10,372 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,428 | 11,175 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.11% | -0.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barden Ridge or Menai?
Barden Ridge and Menai have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Barden Ridge or Menai?
Menai is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $1.77M.
Which has better schools, Barden Ridge or Menai?
Barden Ridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Barden Ridge 1073 vs Menai 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Barden Ridge or Menai?
Barden Ridge has the higher transport score (Barden Ridge 48/100 vs Menai 31/100).
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