Illawong vs Menai, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Illawong | Menai |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.6 / 1k | 20.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 120 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 8 |
| Population | 7,427 | 10,419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Illawong and Menai offer different strengths across official suburb data. Menai leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Menai; Schools & preschools favours Menai; Parks & reserves favours Menai. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Illawong, Best schools → Menai.