Douglas Park vs Menangle
The verdict
Menangle is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $1.10M in Douglas Park. Douglas Park is closer to the coast (24.3 km vs 26.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Douglas Park rates higher (92 vs 67/100 in Menangle).
Scores
| Douglas Park | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 49 |
| Transport | 84 | 84 |
| Education | 43 | 44 |
| Liveability | 22 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Douglas Park | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,386 | 1,252 |
| Median age | 42 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $1,476 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Douglas Park High Growth · Menangle High Growth
Property
| Douglas Park | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $908K |
| Median unit price | $479K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 44.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Douglas Park | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 160 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 144 | 479 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 289 | 240 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,030 | 4,313 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Douglas Park | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Douglas Park · Menangle
Transport
| Douglas Park | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 84 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 123 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Douglas Park | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.3 km | 26.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.5 km | 53.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Douglas Park | Menangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,386 | 1,252 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,655 | 1,495 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,344 | 5,730 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.53% | 4.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Douglas Park or Menangle?
Douglas Park has the higher residential safety score (Douglas Park 92/100 vs Menangle 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Douglas Park or Menangle?
Menangle is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $1.10M.
Which has better public transport, Douglas Park or Menangle?
Douglas Park and Menangle have similar transport scores.
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