Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora

The population is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 40. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, children under 15 still make up 19.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 80.5% of residents born in Australia. This means far fewer people were born overseas compared to the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 83.5% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home has risen slightly since 2011, it remains well below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 67.4%, though the share of people reporting no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011. Even with this growth, the proportion of non-religious residents is far below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with a higher share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 64.3%.

Household incomes are among the highest in the region, with 42.0% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,896 is well above the national figure.

Residents generally experience good health, with a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most areas. Mental health conditions are also lower than the national average.

There is a strong focus on home life, with a higher than average share of people providing unpaid care for children and performing housework.

First Nations people in this area have a much higher typical household income and a much lower unemployment rate than those in most other similar areas.

Families are larger here, with 3.0 people per home, which is higher than the national average. Very few people live alone, at just 12.5%, while 68.4% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, while outright home ownership is much higher than in most other areas.

Most residents rely on cars, and a striking 37.1% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase since 2011. Very few people use public transport for their daily commute.

The community is very stable, with among the lowest rates of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in most other areas.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.0% which is much lower than most areas. Many residents work as professionals or in health and education.

The area is rated with very high overall advantage, ranking in the top 10% of all similar areas for access to money, resources, and job skills.

This part of the region is notably wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,136mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is far less walkable for groceries and health services than the state average.