Menai
NSW 2234 · Sutherland Shire
10,419 (2021) → 10,372 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Menai is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2234, about 24km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.69M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 31/100, and is about 11km inland. Menai has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.51%), China (1.44%), South Africa (1.19%), New Zealand (1.11%), North Macedonia (0.87%)
Top languages: Greek (2.49%), Arabic (2.02%), Mandarin (1.82%), Macedon (1.76%), Cantonese (1.07%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1049 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1092
- Aquinas Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1076
- Menai Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1044
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MenaiSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Menai High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1046
- Tharawal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1078
- Inaburra SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1122
- Alfords Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1066
- Aspect Macarthur School, HolsworthyPrimary · Independent · 2.3km
- Bangor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1075
- Lucas Heights Community SchoolCombined · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1033
- Shire Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1113
- Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1083
- Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1073
- Picnic Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1101
- Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1105
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Menai
Is Menai safe?
Menai has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,707 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Menai?
In Menai, the median house price is $1.69M and the median unit price is $1.06M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.
How far is Menai from Sydney CBD?
Menai is about 23.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 83 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Menai?
Menai has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1071 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Menai?
Menai has a transport score of 31/100 and 64 bus stops.