Lucas Heights
NSWLucas Heights is a declining suburb in NSW with 4 residents.
- SAL code
- 12426
- SA2
- 128021535
- Population
- 4
- LGA
- Sutherland
Lucas Heights, NSW had 4 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.7% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 56. The median household income is $0 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. The suburb has 1 park or reserve mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?4
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-1.7%
3yr: +0.3% · 10yr: -3.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$0/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
56
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?10/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?2.1%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
1 long day
Parks & green space
?1
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?69
Sutherland · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
No data for this suburb
VGV suppresses suburbs with too few sales per quarter
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Lucas Heights suburb alone is ~4 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 21,802 to 20,917 over 24 years, averaging -0.2% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Menai PS50.7%
- Lucas Hts CS 20.9%
- Engadine WPS 0.0%
Secondary
Menai HS50.7%
- Lucas Hts CS 20.9%
- Heathcote HS 0.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 56 (older), largest age group 55-64 (57.14285714285714%), tight labour market (0.0% unemployment).
Median age
56
Avg household size
1
Age distribution
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
6 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP1 | ZoneSpecial use | 46.6% | 4.63 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 19.6% | 1.95 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 16.3% | 1.62 km² |
| DM | ZoneDeferred | 15.3% | 1.52 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 1.5% | 0.15 km² |
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.7% | 0.07 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.