Menora

Menora has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the surrounding region alongside validated new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count in Menora is projected to be approximately 2,983 by May 2026. This represents an expansion of 292 individuals (10.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,691 residents. This shift is deduced from the population of 2,981 calculated by AreaSearch following analysis of the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures and subsequent address checks. The local population density reaches 2,593 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quarter of countrywide locations tracked by AreaSearch. The expansion rate of 10.9% since the 2021 census outstripped the countrywide pace of 9.3%, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. Population gains were predominantly fueled by arrivals from abroad, who comprised roughly 92.0% of the overall population increases lately.

AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 districts, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, and to calculate expansion across all locations beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies the growth percentages by age cohort detailed in the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts from 2023, which utilize 2022 data. Future demographic forecasts suggest a major increase in the upper quartile of Australian statistical divisions, with this locality projected to expand by 707 residents by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 23.6% across the 16 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Menora when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS residential construction approvals distributed from statistical area data, Menora averages approximately 3 newly approved dwellings annually, with a sum of 18 homes across the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 12 approvals have been documented. With an average of 11.3 additional residents annually for each residence constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand vastly outpaces new supply, which typically sparks price appreciation and heightens buyer rivalry, while new homes average an estimated construction value of $952,000, indicating that developers are focusing on high-end, premium properties.

Relative to Greater Perth, development intensity in Menora is extremely low, sitting 72.0% below the regional per capita norm. This restricted rate of construction generally supports demand and values for existing properties, even though building activity has risen in recent times. The level also falls short of the national average, indicating a mature market and potential planning barriers. New approvals comprise 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% semi-detached or apartment dwellings. This shift toward denser housing models offers more affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It represents a clear change from current housing stock, which is 56.0% detached houses, pointing to a lack of vacant land and responding to changing lifestyle desires and affordability constraints. With roughly 329 individuals for every approved dwelling, Menora presents a developing market structure.

Long-term forecasts indicate Menora will gain 705 residents by 2041, according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections. If construction remains at its current pace, the supply of housing may fall behind population growth, which is likely to escalate competition among buyers and support upward pressure on property prices.

Menora has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence this area. Notable initiatives nearby include the Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Alma Square, and Coolbinia Targeted Underground Power Program, alongside the North Perth / Mount Lawley Underground Power Project, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.

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Menora ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

The labor force in Menora is highly qualified, featuring substantial representation in professional services, an unemployment level of merely 1.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.4% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. In March 2026, 1,324 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 2.3% lower than the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%, whereas labor force participation is notably lower at 51.4% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to Census records, a modest 12.8% of the working population operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.

Resident employment is primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a particularly strong concentration in professional & technical fields, with employment levels reaching 1.7 times the regional average. On the other hand, manufacturing is less prominent, accounting for 3.2% compared to the regional average of 5.5%. The heavily residential nature of the locality suggests limited local job availability, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population.

Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, reveals that the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 3.4% alongside labour force increasing by 3.4%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This compares to Greater Perth, where employment grew by 2.0%, labour force expanded by 2.5%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Menora. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Menora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Menora recorded a median income of $50,098 and an average income of $66,659. These figures are slightly below the national average and compare to median and average levels of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, updated projections estimate incomes at roughly $55,574 (median) and $73,945 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual weekly earnings at the 38th percentile ($751), with household income at the 20th percentile. Income segmentation shows that 25.5% of the community (760 residents) falls within the $400 - 799 weekly range, whereas the leading bracket for the wider region is the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 32.0%. The distribution of earnings shows notable division, with 34.8% of individuals in lower categories earning under $800 weekly and 32.0% in higher brackets earning over $3,000 weekly. Housing affordability pressure is pronounced, with residents retaining only 79.4% of their income, placing the area in the 17th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income ranks the suburb in the 7th decile.

Menora displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The mix of housing in Menora at the time of the latest Census consisted of 56.3% separate houses and 43.7% other dwelling types like semi-detached properties, units, or alternative options, differing from the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Menora was considerably higher than the Perth metropolitan average, standing at 42.9%, while the remaining homes were held with a mortgage (34.6%) or occupied by tenants (22.5%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the suburb was significantly above the Perth metro norm at $2,700, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $240, compared to regional averages of $1,907 and $350. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Menora are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are far below the national benchmark of $375.

Menora features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Families make up 56.6% of the households in the suburb, consisting of 27.0% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 4.2% single parent households. The remaining 43.4% is made up of non-family households, with lone person households representing 42.0% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 residents is below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Menora places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The level of education in Menora is considerably higher than regional and state standards, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. This notable academic advantage prepares the area well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate study at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (13.5%).

Enrollment rates in education are high, with 25.0% of local residents actively participating in formal study. This comprises 8.0% of the population attending secondary schools, 7.6% enrolled in primary education, and 6.3% undergoing tertiary studies.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

An analysis of public transport reveals 28 active stops servicing Menora, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 8 unique routes, which provide a total of 1,496 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their nearest stop. Being a largely residential suburb, most workers travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 80% and bus services accounting for 12%. Average car ownership is 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan norm. A relatively low 12.8% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 patterns.

Service frequency averages 213 journeys daily across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 53 weekly journeys for each individual transport stop.

Menora's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health indicators for Menora align closely with nationwide averages, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease trends. The occurrence of typical medical conditions across the general population is average, though it rises above the national average in senior cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 region at approximately 54% of the population, representing about 1,600 residents, compared to 59.0% throughout Greater Perth.

The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 10.5% and 6.3% of the population. Meanwhile, 63.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in the wider Greater Perth region. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 44.2% of the local population (1,318 people), which is significantly higher than the 16.1% average in Greater Perth. Health outcomes for these older residents present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the population as a whole.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Menora was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Menora displays a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 12.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 28.8% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 53.9% of the population. A particularly unique characteristic is the concentration of Jewish residents, who make up 8.9% of the population, which is considerably higher than the Greater Perth average of 0.3%.

Looking at ancestral origins based on parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Menora are English at 28.6% of the population, Australian at 22.4%, and Other at 8.9%. Significant differences also appear in other backgrounds, with Russian ancestry representing 0.9% of Menora compared to 0.2% regionally, South Australian at 1.1% compared to 1.0%, and Croatian at 1.2% compared to 0.8%.

Menora ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age of 58 years in Menora is far higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and well above the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age group is highly over-represented at 18.3% locally compared to the wider metropolitan area, while the 25 - 34 age range is under-represented at 5.5%. This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is far higher than the national average of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 16.1% to 18.3% of the total population, while the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 11.9% to 10.8%. Long-term population forecasts for 2041 point to major demographic shifts. The cohort aged 85 and over is projected to grow the most at 98%, adding 397 residents to reach 803. Seniors aged 65 and over are expected to account for 93% of total population growth, highlightening the aging profile of the suburb. Conversely, the cohorts aged 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 are expected to experience a reduction in numbers.