Overall score
Alfords Point
52.1/100
Menai
63.5/100
Alfords Point vs Menai, NSW suburb comparison
Alfords Point for schools; Menai for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alfords PointMenai
Crime rate
Alfords Point
20.8 / 1k
Menai
20.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfords Point
43
Menai
107
Population
Alfords Point
3,131
Menai
10,419
Metric leadAlfords Point 2Menai 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for best valueMenai
- Best for best schoolsAlfords Point
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alfords Point | Menai |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 120 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 11 |
| Population | 3,131 | 10,419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alfords Point is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Menai is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Alfords Point tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Menai stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Menai, while Alfords Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.