Menora (WA)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the surrounding region alongside validated new addresses verified by Districts 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 Districts 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 Districts. 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.

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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 Districts 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.

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According to Districts' 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 - range at . The distribution of earnings shows notable division, with of individuals in lower categories earning under weekly and in higher brackets earning over weekly. Housing affordability pressure is pronounced, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income ranks the suburb in the th decile.

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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.

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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.

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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%).

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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.

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Health indicators for Menora align closely with nationwide averages, based on Districts 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.

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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%.

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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 point to major demographic shifts. The cohort aged and over is projected to grow the most at , adding residents to reach . Seniors aged and over are expected to account for of total population growth, highlightening the aging profile of the suburb. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are expected to experience a reduction in numbers.

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Menora currently has an estimated 83 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 84 children aged 0-2 and 56 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 66 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 223. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.