Menora
Menora stands out for an older, highly educated resident base in a compact 1.15 sq km setting. The median age is 57, or 17 years above the national figure, while 46.4% of residents have university qualifications, 16.3 percentage points above national levels. Overseas-born residents account for 28.8%, also 7.2 points above the national comparison. With density of 2331.9 people per sq km, average household size of 2.2 and vacancy of 10.1%, the suburb feels more settled and lower-turnover than a typical growth area. Buyers comparing Menora with Mount Lawley or Yokine should weigh its older profile and smaller households against its inner-northern location.
Local council: Stirling
Population
2,691
Median Age
57.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,311/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
30
A Menora purchase needs careful attention to holding costs because the indicative monthly mortgage figure is $2700 and mortgage payments equal 47.6% of household income, higher than the 18.3% rent-to-income measure. The dwelling mix is varied, with 56.3% separate houses, 22.7% apartments and 21.0% semi-detached homes. Larger properties are common: 35.3% have four or more bedrooms, higher than the 32.0% share with two bedrooms and the 22.3% share with three. Outright ownership at 31.8% is also higher than mortgage ownership at 25.5%, supporting a more established buyer base. Since a current median house price is unavailable, compare exact property condition, land size and recent comparable sales rather than relying on a suburb-wide price assumption.
For Buyers
A Menora purchase needs careful attention to holding costs because the indicative monthly mortgage figure is $2700 and mortgage payments equal 47.6% of household income, higher than the 18.3% rent-to-income measure. The dwelling mix is varied, with 56.3% separate houses, 22.7% apartments and 21.0% semi-detached homes. Larger properties are common: 35.3% have four or more bedrooms, higher than the 32.0% share with two bedrooms and the 22.3% share with three. Outright ownership at 31.8% is also higher than mortgage ownership at 25.5%, supporting a more established buyer base. Since a current median house price is unavailable, compare exact property condition, land size and recent comparable sales rather than relying on a suburb-wide price assumption.
For Investors
Menora's rental case combines a $240 weekly rent with 17.4% of households renting and a 10.1% vacancy rate. That vacancy level is important because it can lengthen leasing periods or limit rent growth when competing stock is available, even though recorded rent growth is 8.3%. Compared with the 31.8% outright ownership share, the rental pool is relatively small, so investor demand may depend more on tenant fit than on a broad rental market. There were 28 development applications in the past 12 months, indicating ongoing incremental activity. Overseas migration is the primary forecast growth driver, which may support demand, but the absence of a current median price means gross yield cannot be calculated responsibly without a property-specific purchase price.
Development Activity
Total DAs
30
Last 12 Months
30
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Menora has a median age of 57, 17 years above the national comparison, and an average household size of 2.2 people, 0.3 below the national figure. The smaller household pattern fits the suburb's 44.8% share of couples without children and its ageing resident base. University qualifications reach 46.4%, 16.3 percentage points above national levels, while 28.8% of residents were born overseas, 7.2 points above the national comparison. English ancestry is recorded for 1038 residents, followed by Irish at 302 and Italian at 252. Christianity has 1348 adherents, no religion 880 and Judaism 222. For households comparing Menora with nearby Mount Lawley or Yokine, the key distinction is its older age structure alongside relatively high educational attainment.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
56.3%
Houses
21.0%
Townhouse
22.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Menora's tenure profile is more established than highly rental-oriented: 31.8% of dwellings are owned outright, higher than the 25.5% with a mortgage, while 17.4% are rented and 25.3% fall into other tenure categories. Housing form is mixed, with 56.3% separate houses compared with 22.7% apartments and 21.0% semi-detached dwellings. Four-plus-bedroom homes account for 35.3%, higher than the 32.0% share of two-bedroom dwellings and the 22.3% share of three-bedroom homes. This mix matters because the suburb can serve both established households and downsizers, although mortgage repayments at 47.6% of income are materially higher than rent at 18.3%. A current median house price is not available for a reliable price-to-income calculation.
Mortgage / mo
$2,700
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$240
Census 2021
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$751
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.1%
Unoccupied
123
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
47.6% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
47.4%
Couples with children
44.8%
Couples, no children
8.0%
Single parent
625
Total families
Economy & Employment
Menora's household income profile is mixed: personal weekly income is $751, family income is $3108 and household income is $1311, placing the household measure at the 31.3rd percentile. Employment is concentrated in healthcare at 16.8% or 130 workers, professional and technical services at 16.1% or 124, education at 11.3% or 87, public administration at 9.2% or 71, and mining at 7.4% or 57. Professionals number 373 and managers 205, reinforcing the educated occupational profile. The unemployment rate is 4.4% and participation is 46.4%. IEO and IRSAD both sit at decile 8, higher than the IER decile 6, suggesting stronger education and occupational resources than economic-resource outcomes alone would imply.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
1,092
Unemployed
48
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.7%
Part-time
41.3%
Participation
46.4%
Employed
1,044
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.4%
Postgraduate
11.4%
Born Overseas
28.8%
Dwellings
1,091
Transport to Work
Menora's compact 1.15 sq km footprint and density of 2331.9 people per sq km support a contained suburban environment, but daily travel remains car-led: 69.2% drive to work compared with 9.5% using public transport and 3.1% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 13.4%, which may reduce some commuting pressure. The IRSAD decile of 8 is above the national midpoint, supporting access to relatively advantaged surroundings, although the median age of 57 is 17 years above the national comparison and may shape local services and recreation needs. Families should verify school options, sector and enrolment zones against the exact address because catchments can cross suburb boundaries. Safety should be assessed with current local incident information rather than inferred from the 10.1% vacancy rate or age profile.
Drive
69.2%
Public Transport
9.5%
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
13.4%
Growth Outlook
Menora's established profile still carries a positive growth outlook, with an annual forecast trend of 1.16% driven primarily by overseas migration. Population change across the wider area is forecast at 15.1% over ten years, while the trajectory is labelled Mixed. Compared with a no-growth outlook, this points to gradual expansion rather than a static market. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage with a score of 32, while the broader shift measure records a score of 26. Rent growth of 8.3% and an affordability trend labelled Improving add momentum, with affordability moving from 43.2 in 2011 to 34.9 in 2021. The combination of overseas migration, 28 development applications and early-stage gentrification suggests renewal is occurring incrementally rather than through a completed transformation.
Population trend: Stirling council area
Menora sits in the Stirling council area. These are the council area's residents, not Menora's.
Residents 2025
254,821
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.9%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.6%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Menora compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menora a good suburb to live in?
Menora can suit households seeking a compact, established setting with a median age of 57, university qualification rate of 46.4% and density of 2331.9 people per sq km. Car travel is common at 69.2%, compared with 9.5% public transport use. Buyers should weigh the older profile, mixed housing and 10.1% vacancy rate against their preferred lifestyle.
What is the median house price in Menora?
A current median house price is not available. Menora's housing mix includes 56.3% separate houses, 22.7% apartments and 21.0% semi-detached homes, with 35.3% of dwellings containing four or more bedrooms. Use recent comparable sales and the exact property's land, condition and dwelling type rather than applying a single suburb-wide estimate.
What schools are in Menora?
School choices should be checked by exact address, including enrolment zone, sector and year-level availability, because catchments can cross suburb boundaries. Menora covers 1.15 sq km and has a density of 2331.9 people per sq km, so nearby options may sit close to the suburb boundary. Families should confirm current placements directly before signing a lease or contract.
Is Menora safe?
A safety verdict should rely on current local incident information rather than assumptions from demographics. Menora has a median age of 57 and a vacancy rate of 10.1%, but neither measure crime. Check recent conditions around the specific street, transport routes and daily destinations, and compare incident patterns over time before making a housing decision.
Is Menora good for property investment?
Menora may appeal to investors seeking an established inner-northern market, but the indicators are mixed. Weekly rent is $240, the rental share is 17.4% and vacancy is 10.1%, while rent growth is 8.3%. There were 28 development applications over 12 months. Overseas migration is the main growth driver, but a property-specific price is needed to calculate yield.
How is Menora's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 15.1% over ten years, with an annual trend of 1.16% and overseas migration as the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, while gentrification has a score of 32 and is at the Early signs stage. That combination suggests gradual change rather than a rapid turnover of the suburb's older resident base.
What development is occurring in Menora?
Menora recorded 28 development applications over the past 12 months. Examples include a single-resident building plan, additions to a single house and a grouped dwelling application. This indicates ongoing incremental renewal rather than a single large project, so buyers and investors should check the immediate property's approvals, construction activity and likely effect on privacy or parking.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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