Menora

Menora is far older than the state and national average, with seniors making up 41% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.7%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 27.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas and roughly the same as the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

While 11.8% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 50.1% of residents identifying as Christian and 33.4% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 33% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is reflected in the school advantage score, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Family incomes are among the highest for this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,108. However, the typical household income is $1,311, which is well below the state and national figures.

Health needs are significant here, as 13.8% of people need help with daily activities—well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 21.1% of people volunteering. There is also a notably higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area, who have a typical household income far above the state and national figures. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 42% of people living alone, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home size is smaller than in most other areas.

Housing is diverse, with 22.7% of homes being flats or apartments and 56.2% being separate houses. Monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at this level, typically reaching $2,700.

Public transport use is very high, with 8.3% of people commuting this way—well above the national average. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas, which is consistent with the high proportion of retirees. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, only 43.3% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, which is far below the state average.