Menai, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Menai, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Menai |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.00519 |
| Longitude | 151.00381 |
| Population | 10,199 |
| Density | 749.4 /km² |
| Area | 13.6 km² |
| Elevation | 122 m |
| Postcode | 2234 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 24 km southwest |
Menai is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,199. The locality covers an area of 13.6 km², giving a population density of about 749.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 122 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km southwest of Sydney. Menai is located at 34.0052°S, 151.0038°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2234.
Menai rests on the southern edge of the Georges River, a broad, shimmering artery of saltwater that snakes inland from Botany Bay. It lies 9.5 km south-south-west of Punchbowl, NSW (from Punchbowl, NSW: bearing 208°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-south-west of Bankstown. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes and sheltered coves, where the earth, a rich ochre under the Australian sun, meets the restless blue of the water. Eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel on the higher ground, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery whisper that carries the scent of gum and warm soil. Down by the water's edge, mangrove roots, gnarled and tenacious, grip the mudflats, a living testament to the resilience of this coastal fringe. The air often carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, golden shadows that soften the contours of the land.
The story of Menai is one of adaptation and growth, echoing the broader development of the Sutherland Shire. While its exact beginnings are woven into the fabric of early colonial settlement, its modern identity is deeply entwined with the construction of the iconic Captain Cook Bridge and the subsequent expansion of residential areas. The local economy, once perhaps more reliant on agriculture and market gardens that flourished in the fertile soils, has largely shifted towards services and commerce, serving a growing population. For many, Menai is a place of comfortable living, a suburb that offers a blend of suburban amenity and access to the natural beauty of its waterways, where weekend mornings might be spent fishing from a jetty or exploring the foreshore parks. The rhythm of life here is one of quiet domesticity punctuated by the calls of seabirds and the distant hum of traffic, a steady pulse that beats to the ebb and flow of the tides.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Menai, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Menai, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Menai includes the postcode (2234), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Menai is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |