Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 3.4 km apart, on the same open data. Barden Ridge scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Barden Ridge | Menai | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 70 | 30 |
| Safety | 90 | 64 |
| Wealth | 88 | 68 |
| Value | 68 | 70 |
| Parks | 16 | 20 |
| Cafés | 13 | 29 |
| Transit | 3 | 2 |
| Green space | 16 | 52 |
| Active & healthy | 57 | 52 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 58 | 12 |
| Median rent | $685/wk | $560/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,880,000 | $1,880,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 59 | 59 |
| Population | 4,129 | 10,419 |
| Full profile | Barden Ridge in full | Menai in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Barden Ridge scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Barden Ridge and Menai have the same median house price.
Barden Ridge scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Barden Ridge or Menai.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →