Overall score
Alfords Point
60.2/100
Menai
61.1/100
Alfords Point vs Menai, NSW Suburb Comparison
Alfords Point for families and schools.
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
45
Menai
111
Population
Alfords Point
3,131
Menai
10,419
Metric leadAlfords Point 2Menai 92 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesAlfords Point
- 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 | 60.2/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.4/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 120 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 111 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 14 |
| Green cover | 50.3% | 66.4% |
| Population | 3,131 | 10,419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alfords Point is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Menai is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Alfords Point tends to lead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Menai stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Alfords Point the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Menai.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.