Menai
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Menai, NSW 2234.
About Menai
Welcome to Menai
Menai sits in Sydney's south, roughly 27 kilometres from the CBD, tucked into the bushland folds of the Sutherland Shire where the Woronora River and Georges River both come close enough to shape the landscape. Surrounded by the Bush walking trails and reserves that give the area its distinctly green, suburban-bushland feel, it's flanked by Alfords Point, Illawong, Picnic Point, Lugarno and Barden Ridge — a cluster of leafy river-adjacent suburbs that share a similar family-first character.
With a population of 10,419 and a median age of 39, Menai reads as classic established-family territory: quiet streets, generous blocks, and a community that tends to stay put once it arrives. It suits buyers after space and greenery without giving up a reasonable commute, and renters or downsizers who want the calm of the bush without being genuinely remote from the city.
Lifestyle & recreation
Menai's defining feature is its proximity to bushland — the Georges River and Woronora River corridors wrap around the suburb, feeding into the Georges River National Park and a network of walking and cycling trails that locals use constantly, whether for a weekend bushwalk or the school run by bike. Bonnet Bay and the broader Menai Wetlands area add to the outdoor appeal, and the general pace here is unhurried, oriented around backyards, local sport and river views rather than nightlife or dense retail strips.
Shopping & dining
Menai's day-to-day shopping is centred on local neighbourhood centres that cover the essentials — supermarkets, cafes, takeaway and services — with Menai Marketplace acting as the suburb's retail hub. For bigger shopping trips or a wider dining scene, residents typically head toward Sutherland or the Westfield-style centres further into the Shire, but the trade-off is deliberate: Menai residents choose quieter, local convenience over big-strip energy.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Menai Public School and Tharawal Public School handling primary years, and Menai High School as the local public secondary option. Aquinas Catholic College adds a Catholic schooling choice within the suburb, while Aspect South East Sydney School, Menai provides specialist support schooling. The spread and quality of these options is a big part of why families with school-age kids anchor much of the local demand.
Getting around
Menai isn't on a rail line, so buses are the backbone of public transport, connecting residents to Sutherland station and other hubs for onward train travel into the city. Most households lean on cars for day-to-day movement, helped by reasonably direct road links via the Alfords Point Bridge and connecting roads toward the Georges River bridges, the M5 corridor and greater Sydney. It's a suburb built around driving distances rather than walk-to-station convenience, which buyers weigh against the bushland setting.
Housing & architecture
The current listings mix in Menai skews heavily toward houses, which make up 71% of stock, with townhouses at 20% and apartments or units a smaller 9% — reflecting the suburb's low-density, family-home character. Expect a lot of brick-veneer and more contemporary architect-designed homes from the 1970s onward, many on generous blocks that back onto bush reserve or take advantage of elevated positions with district or river glimpses.
The property market
Menai's median house price sits at $1.29 million, with units and apartments considerably more affordable at a median of $858,000 — a gap that highlights how dominant houses are in both the housing stock and buyer demand here. House prices have grown 5.5% recently, a solid result that points to sustained demand for the suburb's family-home appeal. Renters face a median asking rent of $850 a week, and with houses making up the bulk of what's on the market, Menai remains very much a suburb built around, and priced around, the family house rather than higher-density living.
Market snapshot
Menai property market
Median sale price
$1.29m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
3.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.17m
Median
$1.29m
Premium
$1.55m
Days on market
16
Auction clearance
83%
Sold this year
49
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +5.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Menai by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Menai, NSW 2234.
Population
10,419
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$2,575
median, per week
Median rent
$560
per week
Median mortgage
$2,600
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Menai
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Aspect South East Sydney School, Menai
Recent results
Recently sold in Menai
$900k
12E/6 Schofield Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.96m
23 Ferrier Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$2.25m
14 Von Nida Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.66m
9 Catalpa Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
72 Rosewall Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.65m
52 Hall Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$1.10m
95 Monash Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Menai suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Menai?
The median house price in Menai, NSW is $1.29m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.5%.
How much is rent in Menai?
The median weekly rent in Menai is around $850 per week.
Is Menai a good place to live?
Menai is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 29 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire. Menai is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 10,419 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Menai?
Menai has a population of 10,419 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Menai?
There are 5 schools in or near Menai, including Menai Public School, Tharawal Public School and Aquinas Catholic College.
How long do homes take to sell in Menai?
Properties in Menai take around 16 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 83%.
How much do you need to buy in Menai?
Entry-level properties in Menai start around $1.17m, while premium homes reach $1.55m.
What suburbs are near Menai?
Suburbs near Menai include Alfords Point, Illawong, Picnic Point, Lugarno and Barden Ridge.
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