Menai

NSW 2234 • Greater Sydney

10,419
Population (2021)
$51,688
Median Income
12.94 km²
Area
66m
Elevation
Bushland SettingSutherland ShireFamily SuburbNature Access

About Menai

Menai nestles against bushland on the western edge of Sydney's Sutherland Shire, about 28 kilometres south of the CBD. This suburb of roughly 10,400 residents features a village shopping centre and family-focused housing surrounded by protected reserves. The setting feels semi-rural despite reasonable city access.

Families are drawn by the combination of Shire schools and facilities with bushland on the doorstep. Wildlife visits are common, and walking trails lead from suburban streets into genuine wilderness. The community has a settled, family-focused character - people come for the lifestyle and stay for the community. It's suburban living with nature as a genuine neighbour.

Menai falls under postcode 2234 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Holsworthy electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2234
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - West
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.00°, 151.00°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
12.94 km²
Elevation
66m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Allison Crescent Menai 2234 NSW
  • ALDI
    509 Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$560
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,304
Census 2021
10,419
1.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,836
Income 2021
$51,688
17.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,194
Born Overseas 2,041

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 261
  • 2. China 150
  • 3. South Africa 124
  • 4. New Zealand 116
  • 5. North Macedonia 91
  • 6. India 73
  • 7. Egypt 63
  • 8. Lebanon 55
  • 9. Philippines 53
  • 10. Greece 52
  • 11. Italy 51
  • 12. Hong Kong 47
  • 13. Vietnam 39
  • 14. Malaysia 37
  • 15. Ireland 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,720
English 3,487
Irish 1,060
Scottish 871
Italian 645
Greek 542
Chinese 422
German 320
Macedonian 290
Lebanese 233

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,431
Both parents born in Australia
3,234
Both parents born overseas
1,528
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
67.9%
No Religion
25.3%
Islam
1.6%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.8%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
594 (5.7%)
5-14 years
1,462 (14.0%)
15-19 years
720 (6.9%)
20-24 years
711 (6.8%)
25-34 years
1,179 (11.3%)
35-44 years
1,290 (12.4%)
45-54 years
1,498 (14.4%)
55-64 years
1,542 (14.8%)
65-74 years
905 (8.7%)
75-84 years
415 (4.0%)
85+ years
107 (1.0%)

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