Cawdor vs Menangle
The verdict
Menangle is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $3.60M in Cawdor. Cawdor rates higher for liveability (27 vs 19). Menangle rates higher for transport (84 vs 22). Menangle is closer to the coast (26.4 km vs 32.7 km).
Scores
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| Cawdor | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 49 |
| Transport | 22 | 84 |
| Education | 47 | 44 |
| Liveability | 27 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cawdor | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 430 | 1,252 |
| Median age | 44 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,399 | $1,476 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.2% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cawdor High Growth · Menangle High Growth
Property
| Cawdor | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.60M | $908K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 44.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 17 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cawdor | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 233 | 160 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 930 | 479 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 465 | 240 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,302 | 4,313 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cawdor | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | Data not available |
Transport
| Cawdor | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 178 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Cawdor | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.7 km | 26.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.5 km | 53.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Cawdor | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 430 | 1,252 |
| Estimated 2025 | 514 | 1,495 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,968 | 5,730 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.56% | 4.53% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cawdor or Menangle?
Menangle is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $3.60M.
Which has better public transport, Cawdor or Menangle?
Menangle has the higher transport score (Cawdor 22/100 vs Menangle 84/100).
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