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Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234

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Street Summary

Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234 is a collector road with a 50km/h limit. 5 homes sit level with the street. 4 homes are in a bushfire zone. 7 homes have an other flood classification. The street is 5.3% houses and 69.5% apartments. 601 Old Illawarra Rd has 50 lots. 800 Old Illawarra Rd has 20 lots. 778 Old Illawarra Rd has 16 lots. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234 property market.

Houses vs Apartments131 total lots
5.3%
69.5%
25.2%
Houses (5.3%)
Apartments (69.5%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (25.2%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234. Road class and speed limit can each vary from section to section; the dominant setting along the street is shown here.

Dominant road class & speed limitCOLLECTOR ROAD · 50 km/h56.5% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots on Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost. Statistics are calculated from properties with available data.

High-side vs low-side house lots
Flat
5 lots
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks &Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.

Heritage
0 houses affected
Bushfire
4 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Menai NSW 2234 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$5.0M$10.0M$15.0M$20.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$1.4M · 2022$1.5M · 2023$1.6M · 2024$1.7M · 2025$1.8M · 2026$7.7M · 2025-06-19 · 633 OLD ILLAWARRA RD, MENAI NSW 2234$10.3M · 2023-07-19 · 593 OLD ILLAWARRA RD, MENAI NSW 2234
Turnover rate28.6%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Menai NSW 2234 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Suburb Median Price
$0$250k$500k$750k$1.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$830k · 2022$903k · 2023$900k · 2024$955k · 2025
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234, ranked by number of lots.

1
601 OLD ILLAWARRA RD, MENAI NSW 2234Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
800 OLD ILLAWARRA RD, MENAI NSW 2234Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
778 OLD ILLAWARRA RD, MENAI NSW 2234Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234 — lifestyle, transport, and the local housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Old Illawarra Rd an expensive or affordable street relative to Menai?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Old Illawarra Rd to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Menai average. Buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties to gauge current market positioning.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Old Illawarra Rd?

Four properties on Old Illawarra Rd sit within a bushfire zone, while none are heritage-listed. There are no properties in a flood overlay, and none are recommended for a flood check. Seven properties fall under other flood classifications, meaning no flood risk was identified or they were not mapped. No properties are affected by high-voltage powerlines. Heritage listings can restrict exterior changes, while bushfire zones may impact insurance costs.

Are properties on Old Illawarra Rd mostly on high, level or low ground?

Five homes sit level with the street. There are no properties recorded as sitting above or below the street. Different site heights can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Old Illawarra Rd?

Old Illawarra Rd is a collector road with a 50 km/h speed limit. Collector roads generally connect local streets with larger roads and carry more through traffic than local streets. 56.5% of the residential stock on the street fronts this dominant road section.

Is Old Illawarra Rd mostly houses or apartments?

Old Illawarra Rd has 131 residential properties in total. Apartments make up 69.5% of the street, while houses account for 5.3%. This means the street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Old Illawarra Rd?

The major apartment developments on Old Illawarra Rd include 601 Old Illawarra Rd with 50 lots across 1 level, 800 Old Illawarra Rd with 20 lots across 2 levels built in 1999, and 778 Old Illawarra Rd with 16 lots across 2 levels built in 1999. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Old Illawarra Rd?

No houses or apartments have sold on Old Illawarra Rd in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 28.6%, meaning 28.6% of the house stock changed ownership in the past five years. Turnover data for apartments is unavailable.

Is Old Illawarra Rd a good street to buy property on?

Old Illawarra Rd is a collector road with a 50 km/h speed limit and a predominantly apartment stock. It features a small number of houses, some of which are in a bushfire zone and sit level with the street. It may suit buyers seeking higher-density living on a connecting road, or those comfortable with a collector road environment.