Engadine vs Lucas Heights

Engadine and Lucas Heights are neighbouring areas in the Sutherland Shire, but they differ vastly in scale and use. Engadine is a major residential hub with a population of 17,736, where homes are more crowded with a typical 2.9 people per household. In contrast, Lucas Heights is sparsely populated with just 4 residents and is almost entirely car-dependent. This gap is clear in their walkability; Engadine is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport, while Lucas Heights has a walkability score that is car-dependent and no homes within reach of a train or bus stop.

Both areas are located about the same distance from the city, with drive times of 34 to 39 minutes. While Engadine has a typical resident age of 39, residents in Lucas Heights are far older at 56. This difference in age and population size is reflected in their services; Engadine has far more public transport routes, more schools, and a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.